CVE-2026-76779

Published: Oct 9, 2026Modified: Oct 13, 2026

9.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges, Protection mechanism bypass, and Unauthorized access.

Affected (1)

Products: Dell: Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway

1 product

Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway	version < 5.36.00.16

Related CWEs

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.

References (1)

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-ca/000503592/dsa-2026-385-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-policy-manager-multiple-vulnerabilities?msockid=3021cac2195069ed3194ddad186a68f9

Source: security_alert@emc.com

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