VDB-417051 · CVE-2026-85970 · GCVE-0-2026-85970

Progress MarkLogic Server up to 11.3.6/12.0.x xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Progress MarkLogic Server up to 11.3.6/12.0.x. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-85970. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Progress MarkLogic Server up to 11.3.6/12.0.x. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 enable XML external entity processing by default in multiple server paths, which could allow crafted XML to cause server-side requests or disclosure of local files.

It is possible to read the advisory at community.progress.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-85970 since 09/04/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 11.3.7 or 12.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Progress

Name

MarkLogic Server

Version

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.1
CNA Vector (ProgressSoftware): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: MarkLogic Server 11.3.7/12.1.0

Timelineinfo

09/04/2026 CVE reserved
10/12/2026 +38 days Advisory disclosed
10/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: community.progress.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-85970 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-85970
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-417051

Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2026 19:18
Changes: 10/12/2026 19:18 (62)
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Cache ID: 216::103