Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Quest Foglight for Databases
CVE-2026-92199

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Foglight For Databases
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-92199?

A vulnerability exists in Quest Foglight for Databases due to the use of a hard-coded encryption key within the symmetricDecrypt method. This flaw allows local attackers, already possessing the capability to run low-privileged code on the server, to exploit the vulnerability and escalate their privileges, executing arbitrary code with SYSTEM level access. Organizations using this software are advised to review their installations for potential exposure.

Affected Version(s)

Foglight for Databases 8.2.0

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-863/
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CVSS V3.0

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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