CVE-2026-78023
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Authorization Bypass in Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager

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 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

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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-2026-78023
EUVD
EUVD-2026-95579

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-639 The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.

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Executive Summary

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions before 5.34.00.16, has an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability. This means a low-privileged attacker with remote access could bypass authorization controls and potentially gain elevated privileges on the system.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain higher-level access to the SCG Policy Manager than intended. This might lead to unauthorized changes, data access, or control over the system, depending on the attacker's goals and the system's configuration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data due to authorization bypass. Exploitation may lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, compromising data confidentiality and integrity required by these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager to version 5.34.00.16 or later to address the Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability.

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