CVE-2026-85954
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CVE-2026-85954 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 can evaluate user-controlled values supplied to certain higher-order XQuery functions in an elevated security context, which could result in privilege escalation beyond the attacker's granted permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 can evaluate user-controlled values supplied to certain higher-order XQuery functions in an elevated security context, which could result in privilege escalation beyond the attacker's granted permissions.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Software Corporation | MarkLogic Server | >= 11.0.0, < 11.3.7; >= 12.0.0, < 12.1.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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