Insecure Default Initialization in Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager
CVE-2026-78018

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-78018?

The Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager is susceptible to a specific vulnerability where an insecure default initialization of resources can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with local access. This could potentially lead to unauthorized information disclosure, posing risks to the confidentiality of sensitive data. Affected users are urged to update to the patched 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:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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