CVE-2026-7557: SAML authentication bypass in Progress MarkLogic Server

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Progress MarkLogic Server>0<=12.0.3
Progress MarkLogic Server<11.3.6
Progress MarkLogic Server>=12.0.0<12.0.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Progress MarkLogic Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.3.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Progress MarkLogic Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.0.3
  3. Configuration

    If SAML single sign-on is not required, disable SAML authentication/bypass paths by turning off SAML SSO in Progress MarkLogic Server until upgraded to versions that are not affected.

    Progress MarkLogic Server (SAML SSO) SAML single sign-on = disabled

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7557?

The severity of CVE-2026-7557 is critical with a score of 9.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7557?

To fix CVE-2026-7557, upgrade Progress MarkLogic Server to version 11.3.6 or 12.0.3 or higher.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-7557?

CVE-2026-7557 is an improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability in the SAML authentication module.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-7557?

CVE-2026-7557 affects all versions of Progress MarkLogic Server prior to 11.3.6 and 12.0.3.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-7557?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-7557 to bypass authentication and impersonate any user, including administrators.

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