How severe is CVE-2026-61409?

CVE-2026-61409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-61409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-61409?

CVE-2026-61409 affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-61409?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-61409 published?

CVE-2026-61409 was published on 2026-09-07 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

CVE-2026-61409

CVE-2026-61409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Secure Connect Gateway
Published: 2026-09-07
Last modified: 2026-09-16

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Application, versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to remote execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-61409?: Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Application, versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to remote execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-61409?: CVE-2026-61409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-61409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-61409?: CVE-2026-61409 affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-61409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-61409 published?: CVE-2026-61409 was published on 2026-09-07 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000503426/dsa-2026-382-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-virtual-edition-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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

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