How severe is CVE-2026-78018?

CVE-2026-78018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-78018 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-78018?

CVE-2026-78018 affects Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-78018?

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

When was CVE-2026-78018 published?

CVE-2026-78018 was published on 2026-10-09 and last updated on 2026-10-13.

CVE-2026-78018

CVE-2026-78018 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-1188.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway
Published: 2026-10-09
Last modified: 2026-10-13

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-78018?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-78018?: CVE-2026-78018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-78018 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-78018?: CVE-2026-78018 affects Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-78018?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-78018 published?: CVE-2026-78018 was published on 2026-10-09 and last updated on 2026-10-13.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-ca/000503592/dsa-2026-385-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-policy-manager-multiple-vulnerabilities?msockid=3021cac2195069ed3194ddad186a68f9

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:policy_manager_for_secure_connect_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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