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Quest Foglight for Databases has a directory traversal flaw in its extractAndCreateUploadInfoList method, which trusts a user-supplied path when writing files. An authenticated attacker can use it to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM on the affected server.
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First seen by InfraStack 2026-11-04 00:46 UTC. All times on this page are UTC.
Teams that run Quest Foglight for Databases (the management server, which runs as SYSTEM on Windows) on a version earlier than 8.3. An attacker needs a valid Foglight login and network access to the web interface, then can write files to chosen paths and run code as SYSTEM. Teams without Foglight, or on 8.3 or later, can skip it.
| Product | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foglight for Databases | vendor | < 8.3 (lower bound not stated) | 8.3 |
Upgrade Quest Foglight to 8.3 (per ZDI-26-852; Quest's own advisory not found)
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Quest Foglight for Databases extractAndCreateUploadInfoList 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 extractAndCreateUploadInfoList 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-29039.
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