---
id: CVE-2026-79640
title: >-
  Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0
  Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Improper Neutralization
  of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability
summary: >-
  Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0
  Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Improper Neutralization
  of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A
  low privileg…
severity: medium
cvss: 5.4
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'
cwe:
  - CWE-89
vendor: dell
product: secure_connect_gateway
affected:
  - secure_connect_gateway < 5.36.00.00
  - secure_connect_gateway < 5.36.00.16
patched:
  - secure_connect_gateway 5.36.00.16
published: '2026-09-09'
updated: '2026-09-09'
sourceUpdated: '2026-09-09T19:45:06.570'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79640'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000503426/dsa-2026-382-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-virtual-edition-multiple-vulnerabilities
    label: security_alert@emc.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
epss: 0.00252
epssPercentile: 0.14862
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: partial
  timestamp: '2026-09-09T12:58:11.046573Z'
ingestedAt: '2026-09-09T09:05:07.927Z'
---

## Overview

Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions prior to 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions prior to 5.36.00.00, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.

## Affected

- `secure_connect_gateway < 5.36.00.00`
- `secure_connect_gateway < 5.36.00.16`

## Remediation

Upgrade past the affected range:

- `secure_connect_gateway 5.36.00.16`