CVE-2026-73586
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Insufficient Session Expiration in Dell Secure Connect Gateway

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Insufficient Session Expiration vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges, Protection mechanism bypass, and Unauthorized access.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-23
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-73586
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85309

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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell secure_connect_gateway to 5.34.00.16 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-613 According to WASC, "Insufficient Session Expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session IDs for authorization."

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Executive Summary

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager versions before 5.34.00.16 have an Insufficient Session Expiration vulnerability. This means sessions are not properly terminated after use, allowing low-privileged attackers with nearby network access to exploit it. Exploitation could lead to elevated privileges, bypassing security protections, and unauthorized access to systems.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems, bypass security controls, and escalate their privileges to perform actions beyond their intended permissions. This could result in data breaches, system compromise, or further network infiltration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating compliance requirements for GDPR (data protection), HIPAA (health information security), and other regulations. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to non-compliance resulting from this issue.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager to version 5.34.00.16 or later to address the Insufficient Session Expiration vulnerability.

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