---
id: CVE-2026-73596
title: >-
  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
summary: >-
  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…
severity: low
cvss: 3.8
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'
cwe:
  - CWE-1188
vendor: Dell
product: Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager
affected:
  - secure_connect_gateway_scg_policy_manager < 5.36.00.16 or later
published: '2026-09-29'
updated: '2026-09-29'
sourceUpdated: '2026-09-29T12:17:11.557'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-73596'
references:
  - url: >-
      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
    label: security_alert@emc.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
ingestedAt: '2026-09-29T12:33:37.295Z'
---

## Overview

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.

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.