CVE-2026-85972

Published: Oct 12, 2026Modified: Oct 15, 2026

7.4

Vector

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

Exploitability: 2.2 / Impact: 5.2

Source: security@progress.com (Secondary)

Description

Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 do not sufficiently verify the identity of a Kerberos authentication service in certain password-based authentication configurations. A network-positioned attacker could impersonate trusted authentication infrastructure, potentially resulting in unauthorized access or modification of protected data.

Related CWEs

CWE-303

Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm

The requirements for the product dictate the use of an established authentication algorithm, but the implementation of the algorithm is incorrect.

References (1)

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

Source: security@progress.com

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