CVE-2026-78341: Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager incorrect authorization

CVE-2026-78341 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-10-09

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager is a centralized management platform for corporate network access control. An incorrect authorization flaw allows a high-privileged attacker with remote access to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially compromising network security policies and sensitive configuration data.

Technologies: Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway, Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager. Vendors: Dell.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-78341 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-78341 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-78341?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 9 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager prior to 5.34.00.16.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-78341?
Yes: fixed in 5.34.00.16. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-78341 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-78341?
Check whether you run Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway or Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 5.34.00.16

Technical details

The vulnerability is an incorrect authorization flaw in SCG Policy Manager allowing privilege escalation. It requires high-privilege attacker with remote network access; successful exploitation leads to elevation of privileges and unauthorized system access. A fix is available in version 5.34.00.16 and later.

Affected products

  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager prior to 5.34.00.16

Timeline

  • 2026-10-09: disclosed
  • 2026-10-09: advisory: DSA-2026-385 published

References

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