Improper Certificate Validation in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application
CVE-2026-79691

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-79691?

The Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application exhibit an improper certificate validation flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers with remote access to exploit this vulnerability. By doing so, they can potentially bypass security mechanisms, leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive information. It is crucial for organizations using affected versions to apply the recommended security updates to mitigate these 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:
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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