CVE-2026-80164 describes an improper certificate validation vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Application and Appliance. Versions prior to 5.36.00.00 (Application) and 5.36.00.16 (Appliance) are affected. An unauthenticated attacker with remote network access could exploit this flaw to bypass certificate validation checks, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-295 (Improper Certificate Validation) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass certificate validation, resulting in unauthorized access to the Dell SCG 5.0 system. This could compromise confidentiality and integrity of the affected system. There is no indication of availability impact. No active exploitation has been reported to date.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected Dell SCG 5.0 Application and Appliance versions where possible. Monitor Dell security advisories for updates and apply official patches promptly once released.