How severe is CVE-2026-79732?

CVE-2026-79732 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-2026-79732 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-79732?

CVE-2026-79732 affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-79732?

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

When was CVE-2026-79732 published?

CVE-2026-79732 was published on 2026-09-09.

CVE-2026-79732

CVE-2026-79732 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Dell Secure Connect Gateway
Published: 2026-09-09
Last modified: 2026-09-09

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance, versions prior to 5.36.00.xx, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-79732?: Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance, versions prior to 5.36.00.xx, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass.
How severe is CVE-2026-79732?: CVE-2026-79732 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-2026-79732 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-79732?: CVE-2026-79732 affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-79732?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-79732 published?: CVE-2026-79732 was published on 2026-09-09.

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:*:*:*:*:virtual:*:*:*

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