CVE-2026-78020
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Improper Certificate Validation in Dell Secure Connect Gateway

Publication date: 2026-10-09

Last updated on: 2026-10-09

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of service, Information disclosure, and Remote execution.

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Published
2026-10-09
Last Modified
2026-10-09
Generated
2026-10-09
AI Q&A
2026-10-09
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-78020
EUVD
EUVD-2026-95570

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Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager 0

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-295 The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.

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Executive Summary

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions before 5.34.00.16, has an Improper Certificate Validation flaw. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause denial of service, disclose information, or execute remote code by bypassing certificate checks.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability 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. Use commands like 'show version' or 'dpkg -l | grep SCG' to check the installed version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could disrupt services, steal sensitive data, or take control of affected systems without needing authentication. This could lead to service outages, data breaches, or unauthorized system access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or disclosure, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face compliance violations and penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager to version 5.34.00.16 or later to address the improper certificate validation vulnerability.

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