CVE-2026-78485: Path Traversal

Published Sep 9, 2026
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Updated

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 Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access

Affected Software

2 affected components
Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance<5.36.00.16
Dell SCG 5.0 Application<5.36.00.00

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.36.00.16
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Dell SCG 5.0 Application to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.36.00.00

Event History

Sep 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments need remediation?

Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions before 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions before 5.36.00.00 are affected. Deployments at or above those respective versions are not identified as affected by the provided information.

2

Does exploitation require an account or user interaction?

No. The vulnerability is described as exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with remote access, and the vector indicates no privileges or user interaction are required.

3

What access must an attacker have?

The attacker needs remote network access to the affected Dell SCG 5.0 deployment. The provided information does not identify any additional preconditions.

4

What is the potential impact?

Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access. The severity vector indicates potential low impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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