PatchTheCVECVE-2026-78022: Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains a Not Failing Securel
CVE-2026-78022 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) 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 a Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 91%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-636 |
| 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-2026-78022?
policy manager for secure connect gateway: upgrade to 5.36.00.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-78022 being exploited?
CVE-2026-78022 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-2026-78022 affect?
CVE-2026-78022 affects policy manager for secure connect gateway. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). 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, leadi
How urgent is CVE-2026-78022?
Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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