CVE-2026-85948 Progress MarkLogic Server - Authentication Bypass

Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x < 12.1.0 and 11.x < 11.3.7 contain an XQuery injection flaw in a deprecated Management API package path, letting remote attackers with manage-user-level privileges gain persistent unauthorized administrative control.

CVSS base score 9.9 /10
Critical
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.35% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Authentication Bypass
Impact
Privilege Escalation
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
12 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-269

Vendor fix

Upgrade to versions 12.1.0 or later and 11.3.7 or later.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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