How severe is CVE-2026-78021?

CVE-2026-78021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-78021 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-78021?

CVE-2026-78021 affects Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-78021?

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

When was CVE-2026-78021 published?

CVE-2026-78021 was published on 2026-10-09 and last updated on 2026-10-14.

CVE-2026-78021

CVE-2026-78021 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-209.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway
Published: 2026-10-09
Last modified: 2026-10-14

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains a Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure and Information exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-78021?: Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains a Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure and Information exposure.
How severe is CVE-2026-78021?: CVE-2026-78021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-78021 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-78021?: CVE-2026-78021 affects Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-78021?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-78021 published?: CVE-2026-78021 was published on 2026-10-09 and last updated on 2026-10-14.

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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