---
id: CVE-2026-73598
title: >-
  Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to
  5.34.00.16, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
  vulnerability
summary: >-
  Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to
  5.34.00.16, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
  vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially
  exploit this v…
severity: high
cvss: 7.8
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-732
vendor: dell
product: policy_manager_for_secure_connect_gateway
affected:
  - policy_manager_for_secure_connect_gateway < 5.36.00.16
patched:
  - policy_manager_for_secure_connect_gateway 5.36.00.16
published: '2026-09-29'
updated: '2026-10-06'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-06T16:46:53.483'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-73598'
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
epss: 0.0008
epssPercentile: 0.00148
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: total
  timestamp: '2026-09-29T12:48:52.712037Z'
ingestedAt: '2026-09-29T12:33:37.303Z'
---

## Overview

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

## Affected

- `policy_manager_for_secure_connect_gateway < 5.36.00.16`

## Remediation

Upgrade past the affected range:

- `policy_manager_for_secure_connect_gateway 5.36.00.16`