CVE-2026-79963: CWE-494: Download of Code Without Integrity Check in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application
Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00 and Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 contain a vulnerability where code is downloaded without an integrity check. This flaw could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute commands on the affected system. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-494 and has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.4. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-79963 is a vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Application and Appliance where code is downloaded without verifying its integrity. This lack of integrity check could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 5.36.00.00 for the Application and prior to 5.36.00.16 for the Appliance. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.4, reflecting high severity due to the potential for command execution without privileges or user interaction. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the affected Dell SCG 5.0 systems. This could lead to system compromise or disruption of service. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality but impacts integrity and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict remote access to the affected Dell SCG 5.0 systems and monitor for suspicious activity related to code downloads. Follow Dell's security advisories for updates.
CVE-2026-79963: CWE-494: Download of Code Without Integrity Check in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application
Description
Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00 and Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 contain a vulnerability where code is downloaded without an integrity check. This flaw could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute commands on the affected system. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-494 and has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.4. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.4high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79963 is a vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Application and Appliance where code is downloaded without verifying its integrity. This lack of integrity check could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 5.36.00.00 for the Application and prior to 5.36.00.16 for the Appliance. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.4, reflecting high severity due to the potential for command execution without privileges or user interaction. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the affected Dell SCG 5.0 systems. This could lead to system compromise or disruption of service. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality but impacts integrity and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict remote access to the affected Dell SCG 5.0 systems and monitor for suspicious activity related to code downloads. Follow Dell's security advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T16:04:25.341Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa14183acd9273b493bbc08
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 11:22:43 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 11:37:20 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 11:37:20 UTC
Views: 4
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