Dell Secure Connect Gateway os command injection

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8.2$5k-$25k1.49

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as very critical has been discovered in Dell Secure Connect Gateway. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-78488. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to command execution.

The advisory is available at dell.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-78488 since 08/24/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/07/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1202 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.9
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/24/2026 CVE reserved
09/07/2026 +14 days Advisory disclosed
09/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dell.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-78488 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-78488
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-399610

Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2026 16:43
Changes: 09/07/2026 16:43 (59)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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