# CVE-2026-79690: Dell Secure Connect Gateway improper certificate validation

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-79690-dell-secure-connect-gateway-improper-certificate-validation  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-09-09. Updated: 2026-09-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-79690 · Severity: low · CVSS 3.7 · Published 2026-09-09

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) is a network appliance used to provide secure remote access and gateway functionality for organizations. A flaw in certificate validation allows unauthenticated attackers on the network to bypass security checks and gain unauthorized access to the system. This could enable credential theft, session hijacking, or pivoting to other systems on the corporate network.

Technologies: [Dell Secure Connect Gateway Appliance](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/secure-connect-gateway-appliance), [Dell Secure Connect Gateway Application](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/secure-connect-gateway-application). Vendors: [Dell](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/dell).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-79690 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-79690 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-79690?** Low severity, with a CVSS score of 3.7, published 9 September 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Dell Secure Connect Gateway Appliance prior to 5.36.00.16; Dell Secure Connect Gateway Application prior to 5.36.00.00.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-79690?** A patch was published on 2026-09-09: Dell released DSA-2026-382 with patches for SCG 5.36.00.16 (Appliance) and 5.36.00.00 (Application) Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-79690 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-79690?** Check whether you run Dell Secure Connect Gateway Appliance or Dell Secure Connect Gateway Application 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.

## Technical details

The vulnerability is an improper certificate validation flaw affecting the authentication and encryption mechanisms in Dell SCG. An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit weak certificate validation to intercept or spoof encrypted communications. No authentication is required to trigger the vulnerability, and the attack is performed over the network without user interaction. Successful exploitation leads to unauthorized access and potential compromise of gateway functionality. Dell has released patches in version 5.36.00.16 (Appliance) and 5.36.00.00 (Application).

## Affected products

- Dell Secure Connect Gateway Appliance prior to 5.36.00.16
- Dell Secure Connect Gateway Application prior to 5.36.00.00

## Timeline

- 2026-09-09: disclosed: CVE-2026-79690 published
- 2026-09-09: patched: Dell released DSA-2026-382 with patches for SCG 5.36.00.16 (Appliance) and 5.36.00.00 (Application)

## References

- [https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000503426/dsa-2026-382-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-virtual-edition-multiple-vulnerabilities](https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000503426/dsa-2026-382-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-virtual-edition-multiple-vulnerabilities)

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