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Quest Foglight CVE-2026-92191

HIGH
Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
2026-11-04 zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
8.8
CVSS 3.0 · Vendor: trendmicro
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privileged Foglight credentials
  2. Delivery
    Authenticate to management interface
  3. Exploit
    Invoke runScript with incorrect authorization
  4. Execution
    Execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM
  5. Impact
    Full host compromise

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

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Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires the attacker to possess valid authenticated access to Quest Foglight for Databases (CVSS PR:L confirms low-privilege credentials are needed) and to reach the runScript function, where authorization is incorrectly enforced before access is granted. The vulnerability is network-reachable with no user interaction and low attack complexity (AV:N/AC:L/UI:N). The primary limiting factor is the authentication requirement - an attacker must already hold a low-privileged Foglight account - which scopes realistic risk toward malicious insiders or credential-theft follow-on activity rather than fully unauthenticated internet exploitation. Any specific configuration or deployment mode required beyond possessing an account is not described in the available sources.

Impact

This is a serious, actionable vulnerability that should be prioritized, though it is not a drop-everything emergency. The CVSS 3.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, score 8.8) indicates remote exploitation over the network with low attack complexity, no user interaction, and only low privileges required, yielding full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact - and the ZDI advisory states code executes in the context of SYSTEM, which is a severe outcome. The vuln.today decision label is 'this_week', consistent with a high-severity but not actively-exploited issue. No EPSS score was provided in the input, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified here. The vulnerability is NOT listed in CISA KEV and there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis; the only reference is the ZDI advisory (ZDI-26-859), which documents the issue but is not verified working exploit code. The principal limiting factor is that authentication is required (PR:L): an attacker must already hold a valid, low-privileged Foglight account, which constrains exposure to insiders or attackers who have obtained credentials. There is no signal conflict in the data; the main gap is the absence of EPSS and any independent exploitation reporting.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has obtained a low-privileged authenticated session on a Quest Foglight for Databases installation invokes the runScript function, which fails to properly authorize the request before granting access. Because the flaw is network-reachable with low complexity and no user interaction, the attacker leverages this incorrect authorization to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. No public exploit code is identified at time of analysis; the trigger beyond 'incorrect authorization prior to allowing access to the runScript functionality' is not detailed in the available sources.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet

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AnalysisAIv1 – Nov 04, 2026

Quest Foglight for Databases has an incorrect authorization flaw in its runScript function that lets an authenticated low-privileged attacker execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM over the network without user interaction. The issue is rated CVSS 8.8 (CWE-863) and is prioritized for remediation this week; the supplied data contains no CISA KEV entry and no public exploit identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch or fixed version is identified in the supplied data; follow the vendor guidance referenced by ZDI-26-859 (https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-859/) for an update. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the runScript function to trusted administrative users and remove or tightly limit low-privileged Foglight accounts, accepting reduced scripting capability for non-admin users; also monitor for runScript misuse and unexpected SYSTEM-level code execution. Because exploitation requires valid low-privileged credentials, prioritize review and rotation of Foglight credentials and reduce credential exposure.

Affected ProductsAI

The affected product is Quest Foglight for Databases, specifically installations that expose the runScript function. The supplied data does not specify affected version ranges or CPE identifiers; the reference is the ZDI advisory ZDI-26-859 at https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-859/. Authentication with a low-privileged account is required per the CVSS PR:L metric.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The flaw maps to CWE-863, Incorrect Authorization: the runScript function does not properly check whether the caller is allowed to invoke the functionality before granting access. Quest Foglight for Databases exposes this function to network users, and the CVSS vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H indicates a remote, low-complexity path requiring low-privileged credentials and no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity and availability impact. Successful exploitation results in code execution in the SYSTEM context. No CPE identifiers or exact version ranges are included in the supplied intelligence, and the trigger details beyond improper authorization in runScript are not described.

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Severity by source

Vendor (trendmicro) PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Network-reachable (AV:N) with a valid low-privileged account (PR:L), no user interaction, and code execution as SYSTEM gives full C/I/A impact; scope kept Unchanged per the advisory.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (trendmicro).

CVSS VectorVendor: trendmicro

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Quest Foglight for Databases runScript Incorrect Authorization 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 runScript function. The issue results from incorrect authorization prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29192.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A high-severity authorization flaw in Quest Foglight for Databases allows an authenticated low-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM over the network, potentially leading to full system compromise. This vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of database monitoring environments and could enable lateral movement within the enterprise. Leadership should prioritize immediate remediation given the critical role of Foglight in database operations and the potential for significant business disruption.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Restrict network access to Foglight servers, enforce least privilege, monitor for suspicious script executions, and consider disabling the runScript function until a patch is available.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Prevalence
Medium
enterprise database-monitoring product, common in large shops but not ubiquitous
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS N/A
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

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