CVE-2026-80166: High severity Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance vulnerability
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 Privilege Management vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Dell SCG 5.0 Applianceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.36.00.16 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Dell SCG 5.0 Applicationto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.36.00.00
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deployments are affected?
Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance versions earlier than 5.36.00.16 and Dell SCG 5.0 Application versions earlier than 5.36.00.00 are affected.
What access does an attacker need?
The description states that an unauthenticated attacker needs local access to potentially exploit the issue and elevate privileges. The supplied severity vector also lists local attack vector and low privileges required.
How can I determine whether my deployment is affected?
Check the installed Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance or Application version. Appliance installations below 5.36.00.16 and Application installations below 5.36.00.00 should be treated as affected.