Quest Foglight for Databases EncryptionUtil Hardcoded Encyption Key Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

November 3rd, 2026
ZDI-26-863 ZDI-CAN-29967

CVE ID

CVE-2026-92199

CVSS Score

7.8 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

Quest

Affected Products

Foglight for Databases

Vulnerability Details

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.

Additional Details

Fixed in Foglight 8.3


Disclosure Timeline

  • 2026-06-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-11-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-11-03 - Advisory Updated

Credit

06fe5fd2bc53027c4a3b7e395af0b850e7b8a044

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