---
id: CVE-2026-78022
title: >-
  Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to
  5.34.00.16, contains a Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability
summary: >-
  Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to
  5.34.00.16, contains a Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability. A
  low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this
  vulnerability, le…
severity: medium
cvss: 6.8
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'
cwe:
  - CWE-636
published: '2026-10-09'
updated: '2026-10-09'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-09T09:17:09.550'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-78022'
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: '2026-10-09T09:31:01.010Z'
---

## Overview

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains a Not Failing Securely ('Failing Open') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.

## Remediation

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