CVE-2026-78026: CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager
Description
Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager versions prior to 5.34.00.16 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) that allows a low privileged remote attacker to potentially elevate privileges by exploiting a user-controlled key. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Dell
Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78026 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager versions before 5.34.00.16. This flaw involves improper authorization checks related to a user-controlled key, enabling a low privileged attacker with remote access to potentially elevate their privileges within the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges and remote access could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially increasing their access rights within the affected system. The impact is limited to a confidentiality loss with no direct integrity or availability impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Dell vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected system and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-21T23:04:41.426Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac8b5102cdf04f656454822
Added to database: 10/09/2026, 09:34:08 UTC
Last enriched: 10/09/2026, 09:48:39 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 18:57:32 UTC
Views: 23
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