PatchTheCVECVE-2026-78018: Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Initialization of
CVE-2026-78018 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) 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 Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 100%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-1188 |
| Published | 2026-10-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-13 |
Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-78018?
policy manager for secure connect gateway: upgrade to 5.36.00.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-78018 being exploited?
CVE-2026-78018 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-2026-78018 affect?
CVE-2026-78018 affects policy manager for secure connect gateway. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vuln
How urgent is CVE-2026-78018?
Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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