Improper Authentication Controls in Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager
CVE-2026-76779

7.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Secure Connect Gateway (scg) Policy Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-76779?

The Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager is susceptible to an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts, which may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit this vulnerability. This could potentially result in elevated privileges, bypassing of security mechanisms, and unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data. Users are advised to update to version 5.34.00.16 or later to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager 0 < 5.36.00.16 or later

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-ca/000503592/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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