CVE-2026-79944: dell secure_connect_gateway Least Privilege Violation
CVSS: 3.4v3.1LowAnalyzed
Published 09-09-2026Last modified 09-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-79944 is a low (CVSS 3.4) Least Privilege Violation vulnerability in dell secure_connect_gateway. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 2.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
3.4/10
010
Low · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.13%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 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 a Least Privilege Violation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionLow 3.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST3.4LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
EPSS trend
Probability
0.13%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
3%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.09% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.13%
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