CVE-2026-79952

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Improper Output Encoding in Dell SCG Appliance

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 Encoding or Escaping of Output vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to launch of phishing attacks.

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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-2026-79952

EUVD

EUVD-2026-75013

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-116	The product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output issue in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application versions before 5.36.00.16 and 5.36.00.00 respectively. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to potentially exploit it for phishing attacks by manipulating output data.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper output encoding in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance and Application versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and 5.36.00.00 respectively. Detection requires checking software versions and inspecting network traffic for phishing attempts. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to craft malicious links or content that appear legitimate, tricking users into disclosing sensitive information. Since no authentication is required, the risk is higher for systems exposed to the internet.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, which may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Organizations must address it to maintain compliance and avoid penalties.

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 vulnerability.

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