CVE-2026-85968
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: Progress Software Corporation

Description
Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in certain query-processing functionality. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause server instability or disclose limited information from process memory.

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Published
2026-10-12
Last Modified
2026-10-12
Generated
2026-10-12
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2026-10-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-85968
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97563

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Progress Software Corporation MarkLogic Server 12.0.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x versions before 12.1.0. It affects certain query-processing functions and could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause server instability or access limited information from process memory.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the installed version of Progress MarkLogic Server. Compare your version against 12.1.0 or later. If running an affected version, apply the vendor patch immediately. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to make the server unstable, potentially causing crashes or disruptions. They might also read small amounts of sensitive data from memory, though the impact is limited.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by exposing limited information from process memory. GDPR requires protection of personal data, and HIPAA mandates safeguarding protected health information. An out-of-bounds read may lead to unauthorized data disclosure, violating these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Progress MarkLogic Server to version 12.1.0 or later to address the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

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