OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway
CVE-2026-78493

5.5MEDIUM

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-2026-78493?

The Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 exhibits a vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements within operating system commands. This flaw can potentially be exploited by a low-privileged attacker who has local access, enabling them to execute arbitrary commands. Users of affected versions should prioritize applying security updates to mitigate potential risks.

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:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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