CVE-2026-79638

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Improper Neutralization of Alternate XSS in Dell SCG

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Dell

Description

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 Alternate XSS Syntax vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to script injection.

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Published

2026-09-09

Last Modified

2026-09-09

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-79638

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74891

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
dell	secure_connect_gateway	to 5.36.00.00 (exc)
dell	secure_connect_gateway	to 5.36.00.16 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-693	The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Improper Neutralization of Alternate XSS Syntax issue in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions before 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions before 5.36.00.00. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject malicious scripts.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the version of Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance or Application. If the version is prior to 5.36.00.16 (Appliance) or 5.36.00.00 (Application), the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute malicious scripts in your browser, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting to phishing sites, or performing actions on your behalf without your knowledge.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows script injection via improper neutralization of alternate XSS syntax, which could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation. This may impact compliance with GDPR by risking data confidentiality and integrity, and with HIPAA by potentially exposing protected health information if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance to version 5.36.00.16 or later and Dell SCG 5.0 Application to version 5.36.00.00 or later to address the XSS vulnerability.

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