Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance
CVE-2026-79970

5.6MEDIUM

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-2026-79970?

The Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and its associated application versions before 5.36.00.16 and 5.36.00.00, respectively, are susceptible to an improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability. This security flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit the weakness, potentially resulting in a bypass of critical protection mechanisms. It is imperative for users to upgrade to the latest versions to safeguard against possible attacks.

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:
5.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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