CVE-2026-92188 in Foglight for Databases
Summary
by MITRE • 11/04/2026
Quest Foglight for Databases ForgeMBeanServerSupport Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Quest Foglight for Databases. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the ForgeMBeanServerSupport module. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29168.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/04/2026
Quest Foglight for Databases contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability within its ForgeMBeanServerSupport module, identified as CVE-2023-XXXX and previously tracked under ZDI-CAN-29168. This flaw stems from a fundamental failure in access control mechanisms, specifically the absence of authentication checks before granting access to sensitive JMX (Java Management Extensions) functionality. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to interact with internal management interfaces that are intended for authorized administrators only. By exploiting this misconfiguration, an attacker can bypass security controls and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with SYSTEM-level privileges, effectively gaining complete control over the affected server infrastructure.
The technical root cause lies in how the ForgeMBeanServerSupport module handles incoming requests to Java Management Beans. In a secure implementation, any interaction with management beans that modify system state or expose sensitive data must require valid credentials and proper authorization tokens. However, due to this vulnerability, the application fails to validate the identity of the requester before processing these operations. This oversight creates an open door for remote exploitation where attackers can send crafted requests directly to the exposed JMX endpoints without needing a valid user session. The lack of authentication is particularly dangerous because it removes the primary barrier that prevents unauthorized users from accessing administrative functions, allowing them to invoke methods that lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the highest privilege level available on the system.
From an operational perspective, the impact of this vulnerability is severe and potentially catastrophic for organizations relying on Quest Foglight for Databases for monitoring and management tasks. Since exploitation does not require authentication, it can be automated by threat actors scanning the internet or internal networks for vulnerable instances. Successful exploitation results in full remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges, which means an attacker can install malware, create new administrative accounts, exfiltrate sensitive database credentials stored within the application configuration, and pivot to other systems on the network. This level of access compromises not only the integrity and confidentiality of the monitored databases but also the broader IT environment connected to or managed by the Foglight server. The ability to execute code as SYSTEM elevates this from a simple information disclosure issue to a critical infrastructure compromise risk.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-287, which describes Improper Authentication, specifically where an actor is able to bypass authentication mechanisms entirely. Furthermore, in terms of offensive security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, the exploitation path corresponds to techniques involving Remote Services and potentially Command and Scripting Interpreter components if the attacker leverages the executed code for further lateral movement or persistence. The attack vector is classified as Network-based with no additional prerequisites like user interaction, making it a high-severity threat that requires immediate attention.
To mitigate this risk, organizations must apply the latest security patches provided by Quest Software immediately to close the authentication gap in the ForgeMBeanServerSupport module. Until patching is complete, network-level controls should be implemented to restrict access to the affected JMX ports exclusively from trusted management IP addresses using firewall rules or network segmentation. Additionally, enabling strict logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to these endpoints can help detect exploitation activity early. It is also advisable to review overall application security configurations to ensure that other administrative interfaces are similarly protected against unauthenticated access, thereby reducing the attack surface across the entire Foglight deployment.