CVE-2026-85970 (GCVE-0-2026-85970)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-12 16:39 – Updated: 2026-10-12 16:39
VLAI
Title
Improper XML external entity restriction in Progress MarkLogic Server
Summary
Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 enable XML external entity processing by default in multiple server paths, which could allow crafted XML to cause server-side requests or disclosure of local files.
Severity
7.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Assigner
ProgressSoftware CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard B 78/100 over 121 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Progress Software Corporation MarkLogic Server Affected: 11.0.0 , < 11.3.7 (custom)
Affected: 12.0.0 , < 12.1.0 (custom)
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