Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Progress MarkLogic Server
CVE-2026-85953

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Progress Software
Status
Marklogic Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-85953?

The Progress MarkLogic Server includes legacy InfoStudio modules that inadequately validate user-controlled file paths and user-context values. This flaw may allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to server files or execute actions under an unintended identity, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

MarkLogic Server 11.0.0 < 11.3.7

MarkLogic Server 12.0.0 < 12.1.0

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critic...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

BugBunny_ai via Bugcrowd
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