CVE-2026-79731: CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application
Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance and Application versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and 5.36.00.00 respectively contain a vulnerability involving the use of hard-coded credentials. This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to potentially expose sensitive information. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-798 and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.4. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-79731 describes a use of hard-coded credentials 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 could be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker to gain access that leads to information exposure. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector with high attack complexity and required privileges, no user interaction, and impact limited to confidentiality. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit the hard-coded credentials to gain unauthorized access, resulting in exposure of sensitive information. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.4.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Appliance and Application versions and monitor for suspicious activity related to authentication attempts.
CVE-2026-79731: CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application
Description
Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance and Application versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and 5.36.00.00 respectively contain a vulnerability involving the use of hard-coded credentials. This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to potentially expose sensitive information. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-798 and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.4. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.4medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79731 describes a use of hard-coded credentials 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 could be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker to gain access that leads to information exposure. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector with high attack complexity and required privileges, no user interaction, and impact limited to confidentiality. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit the hard-coded credentials to gain unauthorized access, resulting in exposure of sensitive information. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.4.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Appliance and Application versions and monitor for suspicious activity related to authentication attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T14:04:56.064Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa164b2acd9273b496858f4
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:52:50 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:24:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 23:24:21 UTC
Views: 8
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