Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution in Quest Foglight for Databases
CVE-2026-92192

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Foglight For Databases
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-92192?

A critical vulnerability found in Quest Foglight for Databases allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the installLicense script. This issue is primarily due to improper validation of user-supplied paths before utilizing them in file operations. To exploit this vulnerability, authentication is required, allowing an attacker to run malicious code under the SYSTEM context, potentially leading to significant security breaches.

Affected Version(s)

Foglight for Databases 8.2.0

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-855/
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CVSS V3.0

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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