CVE-2026-71178: policy manager — Fix

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Use of Non-Canonical URL Paths for Authorization Decisions vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.7

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0016

Probability of exploitation

0.05%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-647 CWE-647

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	policy_manager_for_secure_connect_gateway	< 5.36.00.16

References

Advisories & Patches

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-71178? +

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Use of Non-Canonical URL Paths for Authorization Decisions vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-71178? +

CVE-2026-71178 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.7 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact. The EPSS score is 0.0016, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-71178? +

CVE-2026-71178 affects products from dell, specifically: policy_manager_for_secure_connect_gateway. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-71178? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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