CVE-2026-78491
published 2026-09-09CVE-2026-78491: 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 Certificate Validation…
PriorityP348high8.2CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCNILAH
EPSS
0.16%
5.7th percentile
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 Certificate Validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
Affected
4 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| dell | secure_connect_gateway | < 5.36.00.00 | 5.36.00.00 |
| dell | secure_connect_gateway | < 5.36.00.16 | 5.36.00.16 |
| dell | secure_connect_gateway_5.0_appliance | < 5.36.00.16 or later | 5.36.00.16 or later |
| dell | secure_connect_gateway_5.0_application | < 5.36.00.00 or later | 5.36.00.00 or later |
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VulDB
Dell Secure Connect Gateway prior 5.36.00.16/5.36.00.00 certificate validation (WID-SEC-2026-3184)
vuldb·2026-09-10·CVSS 8.2
CVE-2026-78491 [HIGH] Dell Secure Connect Gateway prior 5.36.00.16/5.36.00.00 certificate validation (WID-SEC-2026-3184)
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Dell Secure Connect Gateway. This impacts an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to improper certificate validation.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-78491. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
GHSA
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 Certificate Validation vulnerability.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-09-09
CVE-2026-78491 [HIGH] CWE-295 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 Certificate Validation vulnerability.
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 Certificate Validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-09-09
Published