CVE-2026-78340

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Publication date: 2026-10-09

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution and Filesystem access for attacker.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-09

Last Modified

2026-10-13

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-78340

EUVD

EUVD-2026-95587

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-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager before version 5.34.00.16 has a Path Traversal vulnerability. This allows a highly privileged local attacker to bypass path restrictions and access restricted directories. The flaw could enable code execution and full filesystem access for the attacker.

Detection Guidance

Detection of CVE-2026-78340 requires checking the version of Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager. If your system is running a version prior to 5.34.00.16, it is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

If you use Dell SCG Policy Manager versions prior to 5.34.00.16, an attacker with local access and high privileges could exploit this to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on your system. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, or further network infiltration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Non-compliance risks include legal penalties, fines, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager to version 5.34.00.16 or later to address the Path Traversal vulnerability. Ensure only trusted users have local access with high privileges.

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