CVE-2026-80167 describes a use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Appliance and Application versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and 5.36.00.00 respectively. An attacker with low privileges and local access could exploit this weakness to disclose information. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond information disclosure. No official remediation level or patch information is provided in the available data.

The vulnerability allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially disclose sensitive information due to the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official remediation level or patch links are provided, users should monitor Dell's advisories for updates and apply patches once available. Until then, limit local access to trusted users to reduce risk.