CVE-2026-79642: CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application

CVE-2026-79642 describes an improper certificate validation vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Appliance (versions prior to 5.36.00.16) and Application (versions prior to 5.36.00.00). This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to potentially exploit the flaw, leading to unauthorized access. The CVSS v3.1 score is 5.6, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.

An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the affected Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Appliance or Application. The impact includes limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss as per the CVSS vector. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or fix links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor Dell's official advisories for updates and apply patches once available.