---
id: CVE-2026-76779
title: >-
  Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to
  5.34.00.16, contains an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication
  Attempts vulnerability
summary: >-
  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…
severity: high
cvss: 7.4
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'
cwe:
  - CWE-307
published: '2026-10-09'
updated: '2026-10-09'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-09T09:17:08.430'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-76779'
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
ingestedAt: '2026-10-09T09:31:01.006Z'
---

## Overview

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.

## Remediation

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