CVE-2026-76779
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CVE-2026-76779 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges, Protection mechanism bypass, and Unauthorized access.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges, Protection mechanism bypass, and Unauthorized access.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway | < 5.36.00.16 |
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