Quest Foglight for Databases unzipFile directory traversal RCE
ZDI-26-860 CVSS 8.8 flaw allows remote code execution on authenticated Quest Foglight for Databases
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CVE-2026-92197
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 has a directory traversal flaw in the unzipFile method. Remote authenticated attackers can trigger code execution by submitting a crafted archive. This allows arbitrary code to run in the SYSTEM context. All installations of the affected product are vulnerable.
What to do: Apply Quest's update for CVE-2026-92197
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Quest Foglight for Databases | — |
Estimated exposure
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Description · NVD
Quest Foglight for Databases unzipFile 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 unzipFile method. 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-29901.
- Weakness
- CWE-22
- Vector
- CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H