CVE-2026-27101: Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance and Application version(s) 5.28.00.xx to 5.32.00.xx, contain(s

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-27101 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting secure connect gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-04-01
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-01 08:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell secure connect gateway UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.28.00.00 and < 5.34.00.00

Fixed in: 5.34.00.00

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.28.00.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secure-connect-gateway || rpm -q secure-connect-gateway || secure-connect-gateway --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.34.00.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade secure-connect-gateway

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade secure-connect-gateway

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.28.00.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison secure-connect-gateway sudo apt install secure-connect-gateway=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.28.00.00> sudo apt-mark hold secure-connect-gateway

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list secure-connect-gateway sudo dnf downgrade secure-connect-gateway-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.28.00.00> sudo dnf versionlock add secure-connect-gateway

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-27101?

secure connect gateway: upgrade to 5.34.00.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-27101 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27101 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-27101 affect?

CVE-2026-27101 affects secure connect gateway. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). 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 with

How urgent is CVE-2026-27101?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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