Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway
CVE-2026-78481

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application
Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-78481?

Dell Secure Connect Gateway versions prior to 5.36.00.16 for appliances and 5.36.00.00 for applications are impacted by a vulnerability involving the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key. This situation allows low privileged attackers with remote access to potentially exploit the vulnerability, which could lead to the bypass of protection mechanisms, exposing systems to potential risks and unauthorised access.

Affected Version(s)

Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Appliance 0 < 5.36.00.16 or later

Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application 0 < 5.36.00.00 or later

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000503426/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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