CVE-2020-8868

Name: CVE-2020-8868
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-23T21:15:12.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 9.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8868 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 9.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

9.47%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quest	Foglight Evolve	9.0.0

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 Advisory, VDB 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 Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8868?

How severe is CVE-2020-8868?

CVE-2020-8868 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8868?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST