CVE-2026-73596
Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager Insecure Default Initialization Vulnerability
Description
Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges, Information tampering, Protection mechanism bypass, and Unauthorized access.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 29, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 29, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | c550e75a-17ff-4988-97f0-544cde3820fe | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Dell SCG Policy Manager to version 5.34.00.16 or later.
- Apply vendor patches for Dell SCG Policy Manager.
- Review and harden default configurations.
- Restrict remote access for privileged accounts.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges, Information tampering, Protection mechanism bypass, and Unauthorized access. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-1188 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/73xxx/CVE-2026-73596.json">CVE-2026-73596</a> Added Reference https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-ca/000503592/dsa-2026-385-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-policy-manager-multiple-vulnerabilities?msockid=3021cac2195069ed3194ddad186a68f9