CVE-2026-78016 Information disclosure in Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager

Low 3.1 Published 9 Oct 2026 Updated 14 Oct 2026

A low-privileged remote attacker can exploit improper input validation in Dell SCG Policy Manager to expose and tamper with information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-78016?

CVE-2026-78016 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, published on 9 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure and Information tampering.

Weakness: CWE-1287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-78016?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Policy Manager for Secure Connect Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2026-78016?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-78016 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-78016 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-78016 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4wq5-53x9-qmrm.