Quest Foglight for Databases paFnUploadFileAndCreateInfo directory traversal RCE
ZDI-26-858 CVSS 8.8 flaw allows remote code execution on authenticated Quest Foglight for Databases
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CVE-2026-92186
Directory Traversal RCE in Quest Foglight for Databases
- CVSS 3.0
- 8.8 high
- EPSS
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- Published
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- Modified
AI analysisSummaries by Vani AI
Quest Foglight for Databases paFnUploadFileAndCreateInfo script has a directory traversal flaw. Remote authenticated attackers can exploit it to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM. It affects Quest Foglight for Databases installations.
What to do: Upgrade Quest Foglight for Databases. Apply Quest's update for CVE-2026-92186.
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Quest Foglight for Databases | — |
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Description · NVD
Quest Foglight for Databases paFnUploadFileAndCreateInfo Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Quest Foglight for Databases. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the paFnUploadFileAndCreateInfo script. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29038.
- Weakness
- CWE-22
- Vector
- CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H