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CVE-2026-85957 Progress Software Corporation CVE debrief
CVE-2026-85957 debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-12T16:01:34.049Z and has not been modified since then. Affected Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x releases before 11.3.7 use a SAML parser configuration that can process external DTDs or entities, potentially resulting in unintended network access or information disclosure. Defenders responsible for Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x deployments should assess exposure and prioritize remediation for affected versions.
- Vendor
- Progress Software Corporation
- Product
- MarkLogic Server
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-12
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-12
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-12
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-12
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x deployments should assess exposure and prioritize remediation for affected versions.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-85957 requires verification of affected Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x releases before 11.3.7 and prompt remediation to prevent potential network access or information disclosure.
- Potential unintended network access
- Potential information disclosure
- Verification of affected versions required
- Remediation priority for Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x releases before 11.3.7
Technical summary
Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x releases before 11.3.7 use a SAML parser configuration that can process external DTDs or entities, potentially resulting in unintended network access or information disclosure. This vulnerability requires verification of affected Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x releases before 11.3.7 and prompt remediation to prevent potential network access or information disclosure.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying affected Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x releases before 11.3.7 and applying vendor-provided remediation.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x releases before 11.3.7 for potential vulnerability
- Apply vendor-provided remediation for affected versions
- Monitor for potential network access or information disclosure
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide limited information about the vulnerability, including its description and affected versions. The source item and CVE Program record indicate that Progress MarkLogic Server 11.x releases before 11.3.7 are affected. However, additional verification is required to confirm the scope of the vulnerability and potential impacts. Defenders should verify affected versions and apply vendor-provided remediation.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-85957 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-85957
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-85957 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-85957
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Improper XML external entity restriction in Progress MarkLogic Server SAML processing
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/85xxx/CVE-2026-85957.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critical-Security-Alert-Bulletin-October-2026
Supplemental source - vendor-advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.