Quest Foglight for Databases 8.2.0 XML Parser AbstractParser xml external entity reference

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A vulnerability was found in Quest Foglight for Databases 8.2.0 and classified as critical. Affected is the function AbstractParser of the component XML Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-92185. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability has been found in Quest Foglight for Databases 8.2.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function AbstractParser of the component XML Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Quest Foglight for Databases AbstractParser XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Quest Foglight for Databases. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the AbstractParser class. Due to the improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) references, a crafted document specifying a URI causes the XML parser to access the URI and embed the contents back into the XML document for further processing. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-28929.

The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-92185 since 09/15/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/04/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Quest

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• Foglight for Databases

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• 8.2.0

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.quest.com/

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