Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Vulnerability in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance
CVE-2026-78486

4.4MEDIUM

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-2026-78486?

The Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and its associated applications contain a vulnerability due to the use of hard-coded cryptographic keys. This weakness allows unauthenticated attackers with remote access to exploit the vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized system access and greater security risks for users. It is essential for organizations to upgrade to the latest versions to mitigate potential security breaches.

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:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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