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CVE-2026-85962

Improper authentication in Progress MarkLogic Server SAML processing

CVSS score

7.5

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.8

Published

6 h ago

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Patch status has not yet been verified

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CVE-2026-85962: Improper Authentication Vulnerability in Progress MarkLogic Server SAML Processing

Sources read

2

Source agreement

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Evidence confidence

%63

Short explanation

Progress MarkLogic Server contains an improper authentication vulnerability during SAML processing. An unauthenticated remote attacker can cause the affected server to accept an assertion that should be rejected, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Why does it matter?

In deployments utilizing SAML authentication, this vulnerability allows attackers to bypass security controls and gain unauthorized access to affected servers.

What should be done?

  • Follow the official vendor advisory
  • Update affected versions
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x sürümlerinde 12.1.0 öncesi ve 11.x sürümlerinde 11.3.7 öncesi SAML işleme sürecinde uygun olmayan kimlik doğrulama zafiyeti bulunmaktadır.

S0 · daybreach-canonicalS1 · cvelistS2 · nvd

Kimliği doğrulanmamış bir uzak saldırgan, reddedilmesi gereken bir assertion değerinin kabul edilmesini sağlayabilir.

S0 · daybreach-canonicalS1 · cvelistS2 · nvd
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Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 contain an improper authentication vulnerability in SAML processing. In deployments that use SAML authentication, an unauthenticated remote attacker could cause the affected server to accept an assertion that should be rejected, potentially resulting in unauthorized access.

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CWE: CWE-287, CWE-347

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-85962 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Progress Software CorporationMarkLogic Server View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.5CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NNVD
7.5CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NCVE CNA

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-85962 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-287: Improper AuthenticationCWE-347: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-347

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-85962 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critical-Security-Alert-Bulletin-October-2026vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.5 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-287 CWE-347

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