How severe is CVE-2026-79643?

CVE-2026-79643 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-2026-79643 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-79643?

CVE-2026-79643 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-2026-79643?

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-2026-79643 published?

CVE-2026-79643 was published on 2026-09-07 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

CVE-2026-79643

CVE-2026-79643 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-480.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-480
Affected product: Dell Secure Connect Gateway
Published: 2026-09-07
Last modified: 2026-09-16

Description

Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Use of Incorrect Operator vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-79643?: Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Use of Incorrect Operator vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2026-79643?: CVE-2026-79643 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-2026-79643 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-79643?: CVE-2026-79643 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-2026-79643?: 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-2026-79643 published?: CVE-2026-79643 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?msockid=3021cac2195069ed3194ddad186a68f9

Affected products (2)

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

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