Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application
CVE-2026-79731

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-2026-79731?

The Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and related Application prior to the specified versions are susceptible to a vulnerability involving hard-coded credentials. This security flaw allows unauthenticated attackers with remote access to exploit the system, potentially leading to unauthorized exposure of sensitive information. Organizations using these versions should prioritize updating to newer versions to mitigate associated 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:
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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