CVE-2026-80178: dell secure_connect_gateway Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 07-09-2026Last modified 08-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-80178 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in dell secure_connect_gateway. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 2.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.14%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 07-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-09-2026Last 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 Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 5.5–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.14%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
3%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.10% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.14%
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