Path Traversal Vulnerability in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application
CVE-2026-78485

7.3HIGH

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-2026-78485?

The Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application contain a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to exploit a flaw in pathname limitations. This improper limitation can provide unauthorized access to restricted directories, potentially compromising sensitive information and system integrity.

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:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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