VDB-417151 · CVE-2026-85957 · GCVE-0-2026-85957

Progress MarkLogic Server up to 11.3.6 SAML parser xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Progress MarkLogic Server up to 11.3.6. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component SAML parser. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-85957. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Progress MarkLogic Server up to 11.3.6. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component SAML parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Affected Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x releases before 11.3.7 use a SAML parser configuration that can process external DTDs or entities, which could result in unintended network access or information disclosure.

It is possible to read the advisory at community.progress.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-85957 since 09/04/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 11.3.7 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: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.5
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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: MarkLogic Server 11.3.7

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-2026-85957 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-85957
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-417151

Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2026 20:17
Changes: 10/12/2026 20:17 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103