Authorization Bypass Vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager
CVE-2026-78023

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-78023?

The Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, specifically versions prior to 5.34.00.16, has been found to contain a vulnerability that allows for an authorization bypass through user-controlled key manipulation. This weakness enables a low-privileged attacker with remote access to potentially exploit the system, leading to an elevation of privileges. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize applying the latest security updates 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:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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