CVE-2026-27101

Name: CVE-2026-27101
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-01T08:16:05.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-27101 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance and Application version(s) 5.28.00.xx to 5.32.00.xx, contain(s) an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker within the management network could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to remote execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance and Application version(s) 5.28.00.xx to 5.32.00.xx, contain(s) an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker within the management network could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to remote execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Secure Connect Gateway	>= 5.28.00.00, < 5.34.00.00

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000438589/dsa-2026-020-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-application-and-appliance-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-27101?

How severe is CVE-2026-27101?

CVE-2026-27101 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27101?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST