CVE-2026-79962: CWE-567: Unsynchronized Access to Shared Data in a Multithreaded Context 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.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 04:40:14 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% 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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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 a Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could exploit this race condition vulnerability to cause denial of service, potentially disrupting availability of the Dell SCG 5.0 Application or Appliance. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact.
Weaknesses
- CWE-567Unsynchronized Access to Shared Data in a Multithreaded Context (opens in a new tab)
Base weakness
The product does not properly synchronize shared data, such as static variables across threads, which can lead to undefined behavior and unpredictable data changes.