CVE-2026-8709
CriticalCVSS 9.9Summary
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.
Risk Assessment
Risk of privilege escalation by a low-privileged user, potentially leading to compromise of the Security database and the entire system.
Recommendation
Upgrade Progress MarkLogic Server to version 11.3.6 or 12.0.3 (or later). Also review and restrict privileges assigned to REST roles.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.