CVE-2026-8709 Details
Description
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.
A vulnerability allowing improper privilege management has been identified in Progress MarkLogic Server versions prior to 11.3.6 and 12.0.3. This vulnerability exists in the REST API document patch operation, where an authenticated user with a low-privileged REST role can escalate privileges and perform privileged operations on the Security database.
Users are advised to upgrade to MarkLogic Server 12.0.3 or 11.3.6. Instructions for upgrading from previous releases are available in the MarkLogic Server installation documentation. Customers on Progress Data Cloud have already been patched.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critical-Security-Alert-Bulletin-August-2026 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| progress marklogic server | < 11.3.6 >= 12.0.0, < 12.0.3 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |