CVE-2026-85971 Incorrect log file permissions in Progress MarkLogic Server
Local attackers can read or modify log files due to overly permissive default permissions in MarkLogic Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-85971?
CVE-2026-85971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Software Corporation MarkLogic Server, published on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 assign overly permissive operating-system permissions to certain log files, which could allow a local user to read or alter log data. The corrected default permissions apply to newly created and rotated logs; existing logs retain their current permissions until remediated.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-85971?
How do I fix CVE-2026-85971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-85971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-85971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-85971 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f3gc-h5jh-3g69.