CVE-2026-78023

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Publication date: 2026-10-09

Last updated on: 2026-10-14

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-09

Last Modified

2026-10-14

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-78023

EUVD

EUVD-2026-95579

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
dell	policy_manager_for_secure_connect_gateway	to 5.36.00.16 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-639	The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.

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Executive Summary

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions before 5.34.00.16, has an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability. This means a low-privileged attacker with remote access could bypass authorization controls and potentially gain elevated privileges on the system.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking the Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager version. If the version is prior to 5.34.00.16, the system is vulnerable. Use the administrative interface or CLI to verify the installed version.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain higher-level access to the SCG Policy Manager than intended. This might lead to unauthorized changes, data access, or control over the system, depending on the attacker's goals and the system's configuration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data due to authorization bypass. Exploitation may lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, compromising data confidentiality and integrity required by these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager to version 5.34.00.16 or later to address the Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability.

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