Skip to main content

Dell Secure Connect Gateway EUVDEUVD-2026-74888

| CVE-2026-79961 MEDIUM
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-09-09 dell GHSA-g454-qfw5-p7fw
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: dell
View

Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Identify exposed SCG service endpoint
  2. Exploit
    Send unauthenticated HTTP request to unguarded function
  3. Execution
    Receive sensitive SCG operational data
  4. Impact
    Use disclosed information for further reconnaissance or lateral movement

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

No authentication is required - the vulnerable function in Dell SCG 5.0 is directly reachable by any remote host with network access to the SCG service interface. Exploitation is limited to environments where the SCG appliance or application management port is network-accessible from the attacker's position; organizations that firewall SCG to internal-only access reduce exposure. No non-default configuration, specific protocol mode, or user interaction is required. Both deployment variants (Appliance and Application) on the 5.0 major version line are affected regardless of configuration.

Impact

Real-world risk is moderate despite the network-accessible unauthenticated nature of the flaw. The CVSS score of 5.3 with C:L/I:N/A:N indicates the exploitable function yields only limited read-level access - not code execution or data modification. EPSS data was not provided, and neither KEV inclusion nor public exploit code has been identified, suggesting opportunistic mass exploitation is not currently occurring. The CWE-306 classification is notable: labeling the affected function 'critical' implies it guards sensitive operational data or support session metadata, but the vendor's own CVSS impact metrics cap confidentiality at Low. The discrepancy between 'critical function' (CWE-306 language) and C:L impact rating should be noted - either the accessible data is limited in scope, or the rating may understate the value of what is exposed. Defenders should treat this as a meaningful exposure given the product's role in support automation, which can involve access credentials, device inventories, and remote session configurations.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to a Dell SCG 5.0 instance sends a direct HTTP request to the unprotected endpoint, which responds without demanding credentials. The attacker receives SCG operational data - potentially including support session details, device inventory, or configuration metadata - without having authenticated. No public exploit code has been identified, so exploitation currently requires independent discovery of the unprotected endpoint path.

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

Get an e-mail when this CVE is exploited, patched or re-scored. Free account.

Alert me

AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 09, 2026

Missing authentication on a critical function in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to access protected functionality without credentials, resulting in unauthorized information disclosure. Both deployment forms are affected: the Appliance variant prior to 5.36.00.16 and the Application variant prior to 5.36.00.00. The CVSS 5.3 base score (C:L/I:N/A:N) indicates the immediate impact is limited to read-level unauthorized access; no public exploit code or CISA KEV listing exists at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Upgrade Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance deployments to version 5.36.00.16 or later, and SCG 5.0 Application deployments to version 5.36.00.00 or later, per Dell Security 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. As a compensating control where immediate patching is not possible, restrict network access to the SCG management interface using firewall rules or network segmentation - only authorized support and administrative hosts should be able to reach SCG service ports. This reduces the attack surface to trusted network segments and mitigates the unauthenticated remote access vector, though it does not remediate the root cause.

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

Affects your stack

Find out whether the stacks and servers you run are on an affected version.

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 is an enterprise remote support automation platform - deployed either as a virtual appliance or software application - that proxies and manages support sessions between Dell hardware and Dell support infrastructure. CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) indicates that one or more endpoints or operations within the SCG service tier do not enforce any authentication check before responding, rather than implementing a bypassable check. The CPE strings cpe:2.3:a:dell:secure_connect_gateway_5.0_-_application and cpe:2.3:a:dell:secure_connect_gateway_5.0_-_appliance confirm both product deployment types are affected at the 5.0 major version line. The CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N confirms the vulnerable endpoint is reachable over the network without any credentials or user interaction required.

Know when Secure Connect Gateway 5 0 Appliance gets its next vulnerability

  • Watch products and get an email when something new is published
  • Check this CVE against your own stack and servers
  • Exploit and PoC references, threat intelligence from 22 sources

No credit card · 7-day full trial

Severity by source

Vendor (dell) PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 5.3 MEDIUM

Network-reachable unauthenticated endpoint with read-only impact; no integrity or availability impact described by vendor.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (dell).

CVSS VectorVendor: dell

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

Lifecycle Timeline

1
Patch available
Sep 09, 2026 - 13:19 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 a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 86% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
specialized Dell enterprise remote support appliance, limited deployment base
Data Quality
4 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
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

CVE-2026-80131 CRITICAL
9.8 Sep 07

Remote code execution in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to escape the i

CVE-2026-80172 CRITICAL
9.8 Sep 09

Unauthorized ADMIN access in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to replay a

CVE-2026-61410 CRITICAL
9.4 Sep 07

Remote command execution in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 (Appliance versions before 5.36.00.16 and Application versio

CVE-2026-80164 CRITICAL
9.1 Sep 07

Unauthorized remote access to Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 is possible because the product fails to properly va

CVE-2026-80130 HIGH
8.8 Sep 07

Relative path traversal in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 allows a low-privileged remote attacker to traverse dir

CVE-2026-79645 HIGH
8.2 Sep 07

Missing authentication on critical API functions in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 exposes privileged operations

CVE-2026-78491 HIGH
8.2 Sep 09

Improper certificate validation in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to expl

CVE-2026-80133 HIGH
8.1 Sep 07

Relative path traversal in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 (both Appliance and Application editions) exposes unauthentic

CVE-2026-80132 HIGH
8.1 Sep 07

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 exposes a critical management function without any authentication requirement (CWE

CVE-2026-78484 HIGH
7.8 Sep 09

OS command injection in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 enables a locally authenticated low-privilege attacker to

CVE-2026-78493 HIGH
7.8 Sep 09

OS command injection in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 - both Appliance (prior to 5.36.00.16) and Application (pr

CVE-2026-80178 HIGH
7.8 Sep 07

Local privilege escalation in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 enables a low-privileged authenticated user with local she

This site uses cookies essential for authentication and security. No tracking or analytics cookies are used. Privacy Policy