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9.9

MarkLogic Server lets remote user gain admin control

CVE-2026-85948 · published 6 days ago
Summary

Versions of MarkLogic Server before 12.1.0 and 11.3.7 contain a flaw in an old Management API that lets someone with basic management rights run unwanted commands. This can give the attacker lasting administrative access to the database. Update the server to the latest release or apply the vendor’s patch to close the issue.

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 Management API
Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 contain an XQuery injection flaw in a deprecated Management API package path. A remote attacker with manage-user-level privileges could exploit this flaw to obtain persistent unauthorized administrative control.
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-2026-85948 · NVD
CVE-2026-85948 · MITRE
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