Execution with Unnecessary Privileges in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application
CVE-2026-79942

3.4LOW

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-2026-79942?

The Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application versions prior to specified releases are susceptible to a vulnerability that allows a high-privileged attacker with local access to exploit the system. This flaw could grant unauthorized access, potentially compromising the system's integrity. Organizations utilizing unaffected versions should prioritize applying the latest updates to mitigate this security risk.

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:
3.4
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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