CVE-2026-92189

Quest Foglight for Databases writeTopologySectionToFile External Control of File Path Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 3, 2026 CVSS 3.0 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Quest Foglight for Databases writeTopologySectionToFile External Control of File Path Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Quest Foglight for Databases. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the writeTopologySectionToFile 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-29169.

Remediation

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Quest
Quest foglight For Databases
Vendors & Products Quest
Quest foglight For Databases
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Description Quest Foglight for Databases writeTopologySectionToFile External Control of File Path Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Quest Foglight for Databases. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the writeTopologySectionToFile 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-29169.
Title Quest Foglight for Databases writeTopologySectionToFile External Control of File Path Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-73
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Nov 6, 2026, 7:02 PM
Reserved
Sep 15, 2026, 6:11 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Nov 4, 2026, 12:17 AM
Modified
Nov 6, 2026, 7:17 PM