CVE-2026-73596 Misconfiguration in Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager

Low 3.8 Published 29 Sep 2026 Updated 30 Sep 2026

A high-privileged remote attacker can exploit insecure defaults in Dell SCG Policy Manager to escalate privileges, tamper with data, and bypass protections.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-73596?

CVE-2026-73596 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, published on 29 Sep 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges, Information tampering, Protection mechanism bypass, and Unauthorized access.

Weakness: CWE-1188

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-73596?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Policy Manager for Secure Connect Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2026-73596?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-73596 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-73596 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-73596 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qxx6-jj3h-vrxr.