Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 contain memory-safety defects in the JavaScript engine… (CVE-2026-85965)
Description
Progress MarkLogic Server versions 12.x before 12.1.0 and 11.x before 11.3.7 have memory-safety defects in their JavaScript engine integration. These defects can lead to memory corruption, controlled process failure, or server instability. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-85965 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. The issue affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the server. No explicit patch links were provided, but fixed versions are indicated by the version boundaries.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-85965 describes memory-safety defects in the JavaScript engine integration of Progress MarkLogic Server. Specifically, versions 12.x prior to 12.1.0 and 11.x prior to 11.3.7 are affected. These defects may cause memory corruption, which can result in controlled process failure or overall server instability. The vulnerability has a high CVSS 3.1 score of 8.0, with attack vector network, high attack complexity, requiring high privileges, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with scope changed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to memory corruption, allowing an attacker with high privileges to cause process failure or destabilize the server. This impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected MarkLogic Server instances.
Mitigation Recommendations
Fixed versions are available: upgrade to MarkLogic Server 12.1.0 or later for the 12.x branch, and 11.3.7 or later for the 11.x branch. No additional mitigation guidance is provided. Patch status is confirmed by the version boundaries indicating fixed versions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-9mf9-3w9j-j23g
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-85965"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acd553a2cdf04f656da831e
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 21:46:34 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 21:50:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 03:48:07 UTC
Views: 4
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