Executive Summary
A high-severity vulnerability, CVE-2026-7327, has been identified in Progress MarkLogic Server, which allows an authenticated user with an administrative REST role to escalate privileges. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive server-side data when accessed by a higher-privileged user. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.1, indicating a high severity level.
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified as an improper privilege management issue in the REST API document processing pipeline of Progress MarkLogic Server. The vulnerability exists in versions before 11.3.6 and 12.0.3. An attacker with an administrative REST role can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive server-side data.
How It Gets Exploited
An authenticated user with an administrative REST role can exploit this vulnerability. The attacker would need to send a crafted request to the REST API document processing pipeline, which would allow them to escalate privileges. This could be achieved by manipulating the request in a way that takes advantage of the improper privilege management, potentially leading to higher-privileged access.
Impact Assessment
The impact of this vulnerability is significant, with a CVSS score of 8.1 indicating high severity. Affected products include Progress MarkLogic Server versions before 11.3.6 and 12.0.3. An attacker could achieve privilege escalation, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive server-side data.
Recommended Actions
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update Progress MarkLogic Server to version 11.3.6 or later, or 12.0.3 or later. Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to the REST API document processing pipeline can help prevent exploitation. Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the attack surface.
Sources
- National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
- Progress Software Corporation