CVE-2026-80238: CWE-250: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges 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 critical vulnerability allowing execution with unnecessary privileges. An unauthenticated attacker with local access and SSH to the SCG host can exploit the exposed Docker socket to gain root-level access without a password. Additionally, compromise of a service within the orchestrator container can lead to container escape and host-level control. Dell recommends upgrading to fixed versions as soon as possible.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-80238 is a critical vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Appliance (prior to 5.36.00.16) and Application (prior to 5.36.00.00) that allows an unauthenticated local attacker with SSH access to escalate privileges to root by exploiting an exposed Docker socket. This vulnerability enables bypass of protection mechanisms and container escape, granting host-level control. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level is explicitly stated in the available data, but Dell recommends upgrading at the earliest opportunity.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges and local SSH access to escalate to root privileges on the host system without authentication. This leads to complete compromise of the host, including bypassing protection mechanisms and escaping container boundaries, resulting in full control over the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Dell recommends customers upgrade to fixed versions of Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Appliance and Application at the earliest opportunity. Patch status is not yet confirmed in the provided data; users should consult Dell's official advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-80238: CWE-250: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges 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 critical vulnerability allowing execution with unnecessary privileges. An unauthenticated attacker with local access and SSH to the SCG host can exploit the exposed Docker socket to gain root-level access without a password. Additionally, compromise of a service within the orchestrator container can lead to container escape and host-level control. Dell recommends upgrading to fixed versions as soon as possible.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.3critical
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-80238 is a critical vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Appliance (prior to 5.36.00.16) and Application (prior to 5.36.00.00) that allows an unauthenticated local attacker with SSH access to escalate privileges to root by exploiting an exposed Docker socket. This vulnerability enables bypass of protection mechanisms and container escape, granting host-level control. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level is explicitly stated in the available data, but Dell recommends upgrading at the earliest opportunity.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges and local SSH access to escalate to root privileges on the host system without authentication. This leads to complete compromise of the host, including bypassing protection mechanisms and escaping container boundaries, resulting in full control over the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Dell recommends customers upgrade to fixed versions of Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 Appliance and Application at the earliest opportunity. Patch status is not yet confirmed in the provided data; users should consult Dell's official advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-26T06:04:58.631Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a9eb72cacd9273b49a9cf66
Added to database: 09/07/2026, 13:07:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 13:22:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 14:01:24 UTC
Views: 4
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