Cross-site scripting in MarkLogic - CVE-2026-85967
Published: October 12, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU154140
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-85967
CWE-ID: CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute script in an authenticated user's browser session.
The vulnerability exists due to cross-site scripting in the server's web content when generating content rendered in an authenticated user's browser. A remote attacker can exploit the cross-site scripting flaw to execute script in that browser session and perform unauthorized actions or disclose information accessible to the user.
Affected software
MarkLogic
How to mitigate CVE-2026-85967
Install security update from vendor's website.
MarkLogic - addressed in versions 11.3.7, 12.1