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9.9

MarkLogic Server allows forest manager to create admin account

CVE-2026-85947 · published 6 days ago
Summary

Versions of MarkLogic Server 12 before 12.1.0 and 11 before 11.3.7 let a user who can manage forests add an administrator account without proper checks. That new account gives the attacker full control over the server. Upgrade to the latest version or apply the vendor’s patch to stop this capability.

What to do
  • Update progress software corporation marklogic server to version 11.3.7 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
progress software corporation marklogic server < 11.3.7
Original advisory text
Improper privilege management in Progress MarkLogic Server forest operations
Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 contain an authorization flaw in certain forest-management operations. A remote attacker with forest-management privileges could exploit this flaw to create a persistent unauthorized administrator account, potentially resulting in complete unauthorized administrative control of the server.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.9 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-269Improper Privilege Management
Timeline
Published12 Oct 2026
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen12 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-85947 · NVD
CVE-2026-85947 · MITRE
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