CVE-2026-78493
published 2026-09-09CVE-2026-78493: 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…
PriorityP355high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
1.82%
77.5th 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 Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to command execution.
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 os command injection (WID-SEC-2026-3184)
vuldb·2026-09-10·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2026-78493 [HIGH] Dell Secure Connect Gateway prior 5.36.00.16/5.36.00.00 os command injection (WID-SEC-2026-3184)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Dell Secure Connect Gateway. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to os command injection.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-78493. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
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 Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Comman
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-09-09
CVE-2026-78493 [MEDIUM] CWE-77 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 OS Command ('OS Comman
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 OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to command execution.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-09-09
Published