CVE-2026-78017 Security feature bypass in Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager

Low 3.8 Published 9 Oct 2026 Updated 9 Oct 2026

A high-privileged remote attacker can bypass protection mechanisms and tamper with data in Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager.

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-2026-78017?

CVE-2026-78017 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, published on 9 Oct 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 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering and Protection mechanism bypass.

Weakness: CWE-754

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-78017?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Policy Manager for Secure Connect Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2026-78017?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-78017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-78017 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-78017 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wxr4-mm3r-687w.