CVE-2026-85958: CWE-287: Improper Authentication in Progress Software Corporation MarkLogic Server
Description
CVE-2026-85958 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Software Corporation's MarkLogic Server affecting versions 11.x before 11.3.7 and 12.x before 12.1.0. It involves an authentication validation weakness that could allow an attacker to use an unauthorized token to gain access to the server. This improper authentication issue does not impact confidentiality but can lead to unauthorized modification or actions on the server. No known exploits are reported in the wild. No explicit patch links are provided in the data, so patch status should be verified with the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Progress Software Corporation
MarkLogic Server
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
Progress MarkLogic Server versions 11.x prior to 11.3.7 and 12.x prior to 12.1.0 contain an authentication validation weakness (CWE-287) that could allow an attacker to use a token that should not be accepted by the server. This improper authentication flaw could result in unauthorized access, potentially allowing an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the affected server.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access due to improper authentication token validation. While confidentiality is not impacted, the integrity of the system could be compromised as attackers may perform unauthorized actions. Availability is not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability affects specific versions prior to 11.3.7 and 12.1.0. Although no explicit patch links are provided, the version boundaries indicate that upgrading to 11.3.7 or later and 12.1.0 or later addresses the issue. Users should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; verify with the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ProgressSoftware
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-04T18:43:01.396Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acd0c1b2cdf04f656b11c23
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 16:34:35 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 16:48:28 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 16:49:18 UTC
Views: 4
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