# CVE-2026-92187: Quest Foglight for Databases directory traversal RCE in extractAndCreateUploadInfoList

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-92187-quest-foglight-for-databases-extractandcreateuploadinfolist  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-04. Updated: 2026-11-04  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-92187 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-11-04

Quest Foglight for Databases is a monitoring tool for database environments. A flaw in the extractAndCreateUploadInfoList method allows authenticated remote attackers to exploit improper path validation to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially giving attackers complete control over monitored database infrastructure.

Technologies: [Quest Foglight for Databases](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/foglight-for-databases). Vendors: [Quest](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/quest).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-92187 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-92187 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-92187?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 4 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Quest Foglight for Databases prior to 8.3.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-92187?** Yes: fixed in Foglight 8.3. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-92187 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-92187?** Check whether you run Quest Foglight for Databases at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in Foglight 8.3

## Technical details

The extractAndCreateUploadInfoList method fails to properly validate user-supplied file paths before use in file operations, enabling a directory traversal attack. An authenticated attacker can craft a malicious path to write and execute arbitrary code in the context of the SYSTEM account. The vulnerability requires valid authentication credentials but no user interaction.

## Affected products

- Quest Foglight for Databases prior to 8.3

## Timeline

- 2026-05-21: disclosed: Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2026-11-03: advisory: Coordinated public release of advisory

## References

- [https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-852/](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-852/)

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