SAML authentication bypass in Progress MarkLogic Server
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-7557 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | ProgressSoftware |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-08-05 16:17:09 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-05 19:17:42 UTC |
| Description | An improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability in the SAML authentication module of Progress MarkLogic Server before 11.3.6 and 12.0.3 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication and impersonate any user, including administrators. This vulnerability affects deployments with SAML single sign-on enabled. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.1 CRITICAL from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Problem Types: CWE-347 | CWE-347 CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 9.1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 9.1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Progress Software Corporation | MarkLogic Server | affected 11.0.0 11.3.6 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Progress Software Corporation | MarkLogic Server | affected 12.0.0 12.0.3 custom | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critical-Security-Alert-Bulletin-August-2026 | [email protected] | community.progress.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
Workarounds
CNA: If SAML single sign-on is not required, disable it and use local or LDAP authentication until the update can be applied. Restrict the SAML callback endpoint to known identity-provider networks and monitor authentication logs for anomalous SAML logins.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.