How severe is CVE-2026-78022?

CVE-2026-78022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-78022 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-78022?

CVE-2026-78022 affects Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-78022?

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

When was CVE-2026-78022 published?

CVE-2026-78022 was published on 2026-10-09 and last updated on 2026-10-13.

CVE-2026-78022

CVE-2026-78022 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-636.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-636
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 a Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-78022?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-78022?: CVE-2026-78022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-78022 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-78022?: CVE-2026-78022 affects Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-78022?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-78022 published?: CVE-2026-78022 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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