How severe is CVE-2026-27101?

CVE-2026-27101 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-27101 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-27101?

CVE-2026-27101 primarily affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27101?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-27101 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-27101 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17822.

When was CVE-2026-27101 published?

CVE-2026-27101 was published on 2026-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-27101

CVE-2026-27101 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-17822
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dell Secure Connect Gateway
Published: 2026-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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) 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-27101?: CVE-2026-27101 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-27101 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-27101?: CVE-2026-27101 primarily affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27101?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-27101 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-27101 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17822.
When was CVE-2026-27101 published?: CVE-2026-27101 was published on 2026-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000438589/dsa-2026-020-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-application-and-appliance-vulnerabilities

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:secure_connect_gateway:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:secure_connect_gateway:*:*:*:*:application:*:*:*

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