CVE-2026-78022

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified

CVE-2026-78022 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains a Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains a Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.20%

9.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellPolicy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway< 5.36.00.16

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-78022?
Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains a Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.
How severe is CVE-2026-78022?
CVE-2026-78022 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-78022?
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