---
id: CVE-2026-79941
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 a Command ('Command 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 a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability. An
  unauthentica…
severity: medium
cvss: 5.3
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'
cwe:
  - CWE-77
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: '2026-09-11'
sourceUpdated: '2026-09-11T13:18:17.817'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79941'
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
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'yes'
  technicalImpact: total
  timestamp: '2026-09-11T03:56:22.659694Z'
ingestedAt: '2026-09-13T14:43:19.416Z'
epss: 0.04725
epssPercentile: 0.91503
---

## 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 a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to script injection.

## 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`