CVE-2026-78339
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Incorrect Permission Assignment 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 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure, Protection mechanism bypass, and Unauthorized access.

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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-2026-78339
EUVD
EUVD-2026-95585

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-732 The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions before 5.34.00.16, has a flaw where permissions for critical resources are incorrectly assigned. This allows a low-privileged attacker with local access to bypass security measures, disclose sensitive information, and gain unauthorized access.

Detection Guidance

Detection of CVE-2026-78339 requires checking the version of Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager. If the version is prior to 5.34.00.16, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, bypassing security controls, and exposing confidential information. Attackers with local access could leverage this to gain higher privileges or steal data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or disclosure, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager to version 5.34.00.16 or later to address the Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability.

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