CVE-2026-92195: Quest Foglight for Databases directory traversal remote code execution in loadEvolveLicense

CVE-2026-92195 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-11-04

Quest Foglight for Databases is a monitoring tool used to manage enterprise databases. An authenticated attacker can exploit a directory traversal vulnerability in the loadEvolveLicense script to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to complete system compromise and data breach.

Technologies: Quest Foglight for Databases. Vendors: Quest.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-92195 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-92195 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-92195?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 4 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Quest Foglight for Databases versions prior to 8.3.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-92195?
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-2026-92195 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-92195?
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 vulnerability exists in the loadEvolveLicense script due to insufficient validation of user-supplied file paths before use in file operations, allowing directory traversal. An authenticated attacker can craft a malicious path to access and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. A fix is available in Foglight 8.3.

Affected products

  • Quest Foglight for Databases versions prior to 8.3

Timeline

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

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