CVE-2026-85962
Improper authentication in Progress MarkLogic Server SAML processing
Description
Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 contain an improper authentication vulnerability in SAML processing. In deployments that use SAML authentication, an unauthenticated remote attacker could cause the affected server to accept an assertion that should be rejected, potentially resulting in unauthorized access.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 12, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 12, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | f9fea0b6-671e-4eea-8fde-31911902ae05 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MarkLogic Server to 12.1.0 or later.
- Update MarkLogic Server to 11.3.7 or later.
- Configure SAML authentication securely.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
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CVE-2026-85962.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critical-Security-Alert-Bulletin-October-2026 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 contain an improper authentication vulnerability in SAML processing. In deployments that use SAML authentication, an unauthenticated remote attacker could cause the affected server to accept an assertion that should be rejected, potentially resulting in unauthorized access. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-287 Added CWE CWE-347 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/85xxx/CVE-2026-85962.json">CVE-2026-85962</a> Added Reference https://community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critical-Security-Alert-Bulletin-October-2026