Authorization Bypass in Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager

Executive Summary

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager versions before 5.34.00.16 have 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.

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Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking if Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager versions prior to 5.34.00.16 are installed. Review system logs for unauthorized privilege changes or remote access attempts. No specific commands are provided in the given context.

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Impact Analysis

A low-privileged attacker could exploit this to gain higher privileges, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive functions or data within the Dell SCG Policy Manager.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers to bypass authorization, potentially gaining elevated access. This could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (healthcare data privacy).

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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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