Use of Hard-Coded Cryptographic Key Vulnerability in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance
CVE-2026-79735

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-2026-79735?

The Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and associated application versions contain a vulnerability that allows the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key. This issue can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker, leading to potential unauthorized access and information disclosure. To mitigate this risk, users are advised to upgrade to versions that address this vulnerability as outlined in Dell's security advisory.

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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