Path Traversal Vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager
CVE-2026-78340

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-78340?

The Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager presents a vulnerability due to improper limitations of pathnames, potentially allowing an authenticated attacker with local access to manipulate the directory structure. This flaw can lead to unauthorized code execution and access to sensitive filesystem data, thereby compromising the integrity and security of the affected systems. It is essential for organizations utilizing this product to ensure they are running the latest version to protect against these exploits.

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:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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