CVE-2026-9190 HTTP request smuggling in Progress MarkLogic Server

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication and hijack sessions in MarkLogic Server via HTTP request smuggling.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-9190?

CVE-2026-9190 is a critical vulnerability in Progress Software Corporation MarkLogic Server, published on 5 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An HTTP request smuggling vulnerability in the HTTP App Server of Progress MarkLogic Server before 11.3.6 and 12.0.3 allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication and authorization checks, hijack a legitimate user's session, or capture credentials. The vulnerability occurs when a crafted HTTP request containing both Content-Length and Transfer-Encoding headers causes a reverse proxy and MarkLogic Server to interpret request boundaries differently.

Weakness: CWE-444

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-9190?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Progress Marklogic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9190?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9190 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-9190 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-9190 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-984c-qj5w-fv7j.

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