Improper Privilege Management in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application
CVE-2026-80166

7.8HIGH

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-2026-80166?

The Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application prior to specific versions are susceptible to an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated local attackers to exploit the system, potentially leading to unauthorized elevation of privileges, which can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the system. It is critical for users of affected versions to apply the necessary updates to mitigate this 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:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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