Vulnerability in Progress Software Corporation Marklogic Server

CVE-2026-85972

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.

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-85972?
CVE-2026-85972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Software Corporation Marklogic Server, classified under Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2026-10-12.
How severe is CVE-2026-85972?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.