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Dell SCG EUVDEUVD-2026-74762

| CVE-2026-80177 MEDIUM
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-09-09 security_alert@emc.com GHSA-xf2w-m7hp-8h3v
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: emc
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privilege SCG credentials
  2. Exploit
    Send crafted HTTP request with SQL payload
  3. Execution
    Backend query returns database contents
  4. Impact
    Exfiltrate sensitive support or device data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence

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Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires a valid low-privilege account on the Dell SCG 5.0 instance (PR:L per CVSS vector) and standard network connectivity to the SCG management interface (AV:N/AC:L). No user interaction is required. The vulnerability is constrained to SCG 5.0 Appliance versions below 5.36.00.16 and Application versions below 5.36.00.00. Exploitation is limited by the requirement for at least low-privilege authentication - unauthenticated exploitation is not indicated by the CVSS vector. Environments that restrict SCG management access to a dedicated administrative network or VPN substantially reduce real-world exposure.

Impact

The vendor-assigned CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) reflects a remotely exploitable, low-complexity flaw requiring only low-privilege credentials - a realistic bar in enterprise environments where SCG users frequently hold service-level accounts. The confidentiality impact is rated High, consistent with the ability to exfiltrate backend database contents including potentially sensitive support metadata, credentials, or asset inventory. Integrity and availability are scored N, though the description's mention of 'script injection' introduces ambiguity: if injected content persists and is rendered in the UI, some integrity impact (e.g., stored XSS via SQL write-path) may exist but is not reflected in the vendor CVSS. No EPSS data was provided; without KEV listing or public POC, immediate opportunistic exploitation at scale is not confirmed. Real-world priority is moderate: enterprise-only deployment limits surface area, but low-privilege access is a realistic attacker foothold and C:H on a support gateway that aggregates sensitive device and credential data elevates operational risk.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with a low-privilege SCG service account - obtained via credential stuffing, leaked credentials from a prior breach, or default account enumeration - sends a crafted HTTP request containing SQL metacharacters to a vulnerable SCG endpoint. The malformed parameter is interpolated directly into a backend SQL query, returning database contents such as registered device metadata, support credentials, or internal configuration data. If script injection via SQL write-path is viable, the attacker could additionally persist a script payload surfaced to other SCG users.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 09, 2026

SQL injection in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 allows a remote low-privileged attacker to extract sensitive data and potentially inject scripts into the application. Affecting both the Appliance variant (prior to 5.36.00.16) and the Application variant (prior to 5.36.00.00), the flaw requires only valid low-privilege credentials and standard network access with no user interaction. Dell has released patched versions and no public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Upgrade Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance to version 5.36.00.16 or later and Dell SCG 5.0 Application to version 5.36.00.00 or later, per Dell advisory DSA-2026-382 at https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000503426/dsa-2026-382-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-virtual-edition-multiple-vulnerabilities. If immediate patching is not possible, restrict network access to the SCG management interface to trusted administrator subnets only via firewall ACLs or jump-host enforcement, reducing the attack surface to highly privileged internal accounts and eliminating remote low-privilege exploitation paths. Additionally, audit SCG user accounts and revoke unnecessary low-privilege service accounts to increase the effective privilege barrier. Note that network restriction does not eliminate the vulnerability and patching remains the definitive fix.

Affected VersionsENISA

Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application 0 <5.36.00.00 or later
Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Appliance 0 <5.36.00.16 or later

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 is a remote-support automation appliance/application used in enterprise environments to facilitate proactive and predictive support via automated log collection and support ticket generation. The root cause is CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in an SQL Command), meaning attacker-controlled input is incorporated into SQL queries without adequate sanitization or parameterization. The vulnerability manifests as a read-focused injection path - the CVSS vector (S:U, C:H, I:N) indicates the primary impact is confidentiality (database exfiltration), while the description additionally mentions 'script injection' as a secondary consequence, possibly indicating stored content from the injected query can be surfaced in rendered output. Two deployment forms are affected: the virtual Appliance edition and the standalone Application edition, with distinct fix version thresholds for each.

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Severity by source

Vendor (emc) PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 7.1 HIGH

Network-accessible, low-complexity SQLi with low-privilege auth; I:L added to reflect described script injection side-effect not captured in vendor I:N.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (emc).

CVSS VectorVendor: emc

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

Lifecycle Timeline

1
Patch available
Sep 09, 2026 - 08:33 EUVD

DescriptionCVE.org

Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to script injection.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 88% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise remote-support appliance, not universally deployed
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

32
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

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