CVE-2026-79641

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OS Command Injection in Dell SCG 5.0

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-11

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 Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') 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

2026-09-09

Last Modified

2026-09-11

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-79641

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74798

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-78	The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and 5.36.00.00 respectively. It allows a low-privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by injecting malicious input.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves OS command injection in 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. Detection requires checking the installed versions of these components. Use commands like 'rpm -qa | grep secure_connect_gateway' on Linux or check installed programs via 'Programs and Features' on Windows to verify versions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated privileges on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or further compromise of the affected Dell SCG appliance or application.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations must address this to maintain data protection standards.

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 OS command injection vulnerability.

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