CVE-2026-85963: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-79mh-8r3q-g9vf
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-85963 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-85963 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-85963
GHSA Identifier GHSA-79mh-8r3q-g9vf
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-85963

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-85963, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key, where the product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Progress MarkLogic Server 12.x releases before 12.1.0 and 11.x releases before 11.3.7 include deprecated OpsDirector functionality with weaknesses that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to make unauthorized requests to internal services or forge trusted requests, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to protected information.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-85963 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-85963
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critical-Security-Alert-Bulletin-October-2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-85963?
CVE-2026-85963 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-85963?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-85963?
CVE-2026-85963 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-85963?
CVE-2026-85963 is classified under CWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key (The product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-85963?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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