CVE-2026-78016: Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Validatio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-78016?

policy manager for secure connect gateway: upgrade to 5.36.00.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-78016 being exploited?

CVE-2026-78016 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-78016 affect?

CVE-2026-78016 affects policy manager for secure connect gateway. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerabil

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-78016?

Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-78016 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.1) affecting policy manager for 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) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure and Information tampering.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.1 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1287
Published	2026-10-09
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-09 09:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 02:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell policy manager for secure connect gateway UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.36.00.16

Fixed in: 5.36.00.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.36.00.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade policy-manager-for-secure-connect-gateway

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade policy-manager-for-secure-connect-gateway

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-78016?

policy manager for secure connect gateway: upgrade to 5.36.00.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-78016 being exploited?

CVE-2026-78016 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-2026-78016 affect?

CVE-2026-78016 affects policy manager for secure connect gateway. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerabil

How urgent is CVE-2026-78016?

Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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