CVE-2026-78022
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Dell Secure Connect Gateway Failing Open Vulnerability

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 a Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.

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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-2026-78022
EUVD
EUVD-2026-95573

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-636 When the product encounters an error condition or failure, its design requires it to fall back to a state that is less secure than other options that are available, such as selecting the weakest encryption algorithm or using the most permissive access control restrictions.

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Executive Summary

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager versions before 5.34.00.16 have a failing open vulnerability. This means when a security mechanism fails, it defaults to allowing access instead of blocking it. A low-privileged remote attacker could exploit this to bypass protections.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to protected resources due to the failing open flaw. This may lead to data breaches, unauthorized system access, or further exploitation of network resources.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager to version 5.34.00.16 or later to address the failing open vulnerability.

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