CVE-2026-79740: dell secure_connect_gateway Use of Hard-coded Credentials
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 09-09-2026Last modified 09-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-79740 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in dell secure_connect_gateway. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 33.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.41%
0%100%
Low · +0.11 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 09-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.41%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
34%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.11 pp
From 0.30% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.41%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell3 products
- secure_connect_gateway< 5.36.00.00 | < 5.36.00.16
- secure connect gateway 5.0 - appliance< 5.36.00.16 or later
- secure connect gateway 5.0 - application< 5.36.00.00 or later
1 vendor · 3 products
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/…Vendor Advisory