---
id: CVE-2026-85947
title: >-
  Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before
  11.3.7 contain an authorization flaw in certain forest-management operations
summary: >-
  Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before
  11.3.7 contain an authorization flaw in certain forest-management operations.
  A remote attacker with forest-management privileges could exploit this flaw to
  c…
severity: critical
cvss: 9.9
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-269
published: '2026-10-12'
updated: '2026-10-12'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-12T16:17:06.040'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-85947'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critical-Security-Alert-Bulletin-October-2026
    label: security@progress.com
tags:
  - nvd
ingestedAt: '2026-10-12T16:57:59.916Z'
---

## Overview

Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 contain an authorization flaw in certain forest-management operations. A remote attacker with forest-management privileges could exploit this flaw to create a persistent unauthorized administrator account, potentially resulting in complete unauthorized administrative control of the server.

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.