Improper Certificate Validation in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application
CVE-2026-78489

5.9MEDIUM

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-2026-78489?

The Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application have a notable flaw stemming from improper validation of certificates. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to exploit the system. Successful exploitation could facilitate a bypass of established protection mechanisms, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the device. It is imperative for users to apply the latest updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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