OS Command Injection in Dell SCG 5.0 Appliance <5.36.00.16 / App <5.36.00.00
CVE-2026-79689 Published on September 9, 2026
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 OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to script injection.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-79689 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-79689 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-79689
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Affected Versions
Dell Secure Connect Gateway 5.0 - Application:- Before 5.36.00.00 or later is affected.
- Before 5.36.00.16 or later is affected.