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Dell Secure Connect Gateway EUVDEUVD-2026-75017

| CVE-2026-79740 HIGH
Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)
2026-09-09 dell GHSA-xfr5-p3g4-j23w
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: dell
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Identify reachable SCG 5.0 service on network
  2. Exploit
    Authenticate using embedded hardcoded credentials
  3. Execution
    Gain access to protected service interface
  4. Impact
    Retrieve sensitive configuration or system information

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Credential externalization
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Persistence, Credential Access

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

Exploitation Conditions

Target must be running Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance prior to version 5.36.00.16 or Application prior to version 5.36.00.00. No authentication, no special configuration, and no user interaction are required - the hardcoded credentials are embedded in the product and apply identically to all unpatched instances; network reachability to the SCG service interface is the only prerequisite. Exploitation is limited by: unpatched version required; network path to the SCG service port must exist (firewall segmentation or host-based restrictions would block access); impact is confined to information disclosure (C:H, I:N, A:N) with no direct integrity or availability consequence.

Impact

The CVSS 7.5 score (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) accurately reflects the core risk: network-reachable, zero-interaction exploitation yielding high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability consequences. CWE-798 vulnerabilities in remote-access infrastructure are particularly reliable to exploit because the credential is fixed - any party who reverse-engineers or obtains it can apply it uniformly to all unpatched deployments globally. No KEV listing means active widespread exploitation has not been confirmed by CISA, and no POC has been publicly identified, which reduces immediate urgency relative to a KEV entry. EPSS data was not provided; CWE-798 flaws in enterprise support platforms tend to attract targeted exploitation by threat actors seeking network reconnaissance data rather than broad opportunistic campaigns, meaning even a mid-sized enterprise IT team should treat this as a near-term patching priority. The absence of I:N/A:N bounds limits the direct blast radius to information disclosure, but exposed SCG configuration or credential data could serve as a stepping stone for deeper network compromise.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network access to an unpatched Dell SCG 5.0 service identifies the exposed interface, presents the static hardcoded credentials that are embedded uniformly in all affected versions, and is granted access to retrieve sensitive system or configuration information. No public exploit code is required - once the credential is known (via reverse engineering or disclosure), exploitation is mechanically straightforward and repeatable against any unpatched deployment reachable on the network.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 09, 2026

Hard-coded credentials embedded in Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to authenticate to the service using the static credentials and access sensitive information. Both the Appliance variant (all versions prior to 5.36.00.16) and the Application variant (all versions prior to 5.36.00.00) are affected, as confirmed by Dell advisory DSA-2026-382. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified, but CWE-798 credentials are static across all unpatched installations worldwide, meaning any party with knowledge of them can exploit any exposed instance without further effort.

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 (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 while patching is pending, restrict network access to the SCG management and service interfaces via firewall rules or network segmentation so that only trusted administrative hosts can reach the relevant ports; this reduces exposure to attackers who cannot reach the service but does not eliminate the hardcoded credential itself. If the SCG interface is internet-exposed, treat that as high-urgency and isolate it immediately.

Affected VersionsENISA

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

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 (formerly SupportAssist Enterprise) is a remote monitoring and support connectivity platform deployed by enterprises using Dell hardware. Two deployment forms are affected: a virtual appliance (cpe:2.3:a:dell:secure_connect_gateway_5.0_-_appliance) and a software application (cpe:2.3:a:dell:secure_connect_gateway_5.0_-_application). CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials) describes a root cause where credentials are embedded in the software binary or configuration at build time, are identical across all installations of the affected versions, and cannot be changed by the operator without applying a vendor-released patch. Because the SCG platform is designed to maintain outbound support connectivity to Dell infrastructure, it typically exposes a network-accessible service interface, which is the attack surface exploited via these credentials.

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Severity by source

Vendor (dell) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 7.5 HIGH

Hardcoded credentials require no user knowledge or privileges; network-accessible service yields high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability effect.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/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
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Sep 09, 2026 - 14:19 EUVD
CVE Published
Sep 09, 2026 - 13:28 cve.org
HIGH 7.5

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 Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 and earlier versions contain hard-coded credentials that allow any remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the gateway and sensitive information it manages without requiring legitimate credentials. Every unpatched instance deployed globally is immediately compromised by default. Organizations must treat this as an urgent security incident requiring emergency patching to prevent data breaches and unauthorized system access.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 78% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise Dell infrastructure support tool, not universally deployed
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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
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.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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