Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Quest Foglight Evolve 9.0.0
CVE-2020-8868

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Foglight Evolve
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 March 2020

What is CVE-2020-8868?

A vulnerability in Quest Foglight Evolve 9.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication. The flaw arises from a hard-coded password for the service user account, which exposes the system to exploitation. If leveraged successfully, attackers can gain SYSTEM-level access, potentially compromising critical system integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

Foglight Evolve 9.0.0

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-290/
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https://support.quest.com/foglight/kb/315091/fms-5-9-5-ho...
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EPSS Score

25% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

rgod of 9sg
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