CVE-2026-78020
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CVE-2026-78020 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of service, Information disclosure, and Remote execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% 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 Certificate Validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of service, Information disclosure, and Remote execution.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway | < 5.36.00.16 |
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