CVE-2020-8868 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Quest Foglight Evolve 9.0.0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the __service__ user account. The product contains a hard-coded password for this account. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-9553.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quest	Foglight Evolve	9.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

https://support.quest.com/foglight/kb/315091/fms-5-9-5-hotfix-hfix-314Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-290/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.quest.com/foglight/kb/315091/fms-5-9-5-hotfix-hfix-314Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-290/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-8868?

CVE-2020-8868 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Quest Foglight Evolve 9.0.0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specifi...

How severe is CVE-2020-8868?

CVE-2020-8868 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8868?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Quest Foglight Evolve.