How severe is CVE-2026-7329?

CVE-2026-7329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-7329 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-7329?

CVE-2026-7329 affects Progress Marklogic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7329?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-7329 published?

CVE-2026-7329 was published on 2026-08-05 and last updated on 2026-09-03.

CVE-2026-7329

CVE-2026-7329 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Progress Marklogic Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Progress Marklogic Server
Published: 2026-08-05
Last modified: 2026-09-03

Description

An improper privilege management vulnerability in the SQL, SPARQL, and Optic REST query interfaces 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 to administrator. This enables execution of privileged operations and unauthorized data access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7329?: An improper privilege management vulnerability in the SQL, SPARQL, and Optic REST query interfaces 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 to administrator. This enables execution of privileged operations and unauthorized data access.
How severe is CVE-2026-7329?: CVE-2026-7329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-7329 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-7329?: CVE-2026-7329 affects Progress Marklogic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7329?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-7329 published?: CVE-2026-7329 was published on 2026-08-05 and last updated on 2026-09-03.

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critical-Security-Alert-Bulletin-August-2026

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:marklogic_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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