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Quest Foglight for Databases has a path validation flaw in its unzipFile method that lets a user-supplied path write files outside the intended directory. An authenticated attacker can use it to execute code as SYSTEM.
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First seen by InfraStack 2026-11-04 00:46 UTC. All times on this page are UTC.
Organizations running Quest Foglight for Databases (CVE record lists 8.2.0; ZDI says fixed in Foglight 8.3). An attacker needs a valid login, then can write files outside the intended directory through the unzipFile method and run code as SYSTEM on the Foglight server. Teams not running Foglight can skip it.
| Product | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foglight for Databases | vendor | 8.2.0 (CVE record); earlier versions not stated | 8.3 |
8.2.0 as affected, and ZDI says fixed in 8.3Upgrade Quest Foglight for Databases to Foglight 8.3 (per ZDI-26-860; Quest's own advisory not found).
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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.
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