CVE-2026-79689: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application
Affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - ApplicationSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium : update Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application when convenient.
Data as of 10/24/2026, 17:08:27 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 4.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 91% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NWhat to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DellSecure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application | Affected
| Fixed in
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| DellSecure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Appliance | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Until a patch or official fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Appliance and Application versions. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Description
Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to script injection.
Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject OS commands, potentially leading to limited confidentiality compromise. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.