Progress SoftwareCVE-2026-8709
Progress Software MarkLogic Server: privilege escalation
Critical9.9CVE-2026-8709 · Published Aug 5, 2026 · updated Sep 3, 2026
An improper privilege management vulnerability in the REST API document patch operation of Progress MarkLogic Server before 11.3.6 and 12.0.3 allows an authenticated user with a low-privileged REST role to escalate privileges and execute privileged operations against the Security database.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MarkLogic Server Product | >= 11.0.0, < 11.3.6 | 11.3.6 |
| >= 12.0.0, < 12.0.3 | 12.0.3 |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity from
- the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
- Weakness
- CWE-269
More Progress Software advisories
All Progress Software| Date | Advisory | Severity | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 | Progress Software MarkLogic Server: authentication bypass | Critical9.8 | 11.3.6+1 more |
| Aug 5 | Progress Software MarkLogic Server: privilege escalation | Critical9.9 | 11.3.6+1 more |
| Aug 5 | Progress Software MarkLogic Server: cross-site scripting | Critical9.3 | 11.3.6+1 more |
| Aug 5 | Progress Software MarkLogic Server: server-side request forgery | High8.5 | 11.3.6+1 more |
| Aug 5 | Progress Software MarkLogic Server: privilege escalation | High8.1 | 11.3.6+1 more |
| Aug 5 | Progress Software MarkLogic Server: privilege escalation | Critical9.9 | 11.3.6+1 more |