Quest Foglight for Databases EncryptionUtil Hardcoded Encyption Key Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS score
7.8
EPSS probability
—
Risk score
0.8
Published
2 h ago
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Short explanation
The CVE-2026-92199 vulnerability in Quest Foglight for Databases stems from a hard-coded encryption key within the symmetricDecrypt method. A local attacker can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
This vulnerability allows a low-privileged user on the target system to achieve SYSTEM privileges, resulting in critical local privilege escalation.
What should be done?
- Follow vendor advisories as patch status is currently unknown
- Restrict system access for low-privileged accounts
- Apply manufacturer guidance for updates
Chain of evidence and sources
CVE-2026-92199, Quest Foglight for Databases sürüm 8.2.0'ı etkilemektedir.
Zafiyet, symmetricDecrypt yöntemindeki sabit kodlanmış şifreleme anahtarından kaynaklanmaktadır.
Saldırganlar bu zafiyet aracılığıyla SYSTEM bağlamında rastgele kod çalıştırarak ayrıcalıklarını yükseltebilir.
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Quest Foglight for Databases EncryptionUtil Hardcoded Encyption Key Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Quest Foglight for Databases. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the symmetricDecrypt method. The issue results from the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29967.
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-321
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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-92199 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.
| ID | VENDOR | PRODUCT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | quest | Foglight for Databases | View |
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SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources
CVSS Scores
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| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | CVSS V30 | HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | NVD |
| 7.8 | CVSS V3_0 | HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | CVE CNA |
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Public exploit and active exploitation status
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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
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Attack Vector and Accessibility
Official Sources and Advisories
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