Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, versions prior to 5.34.00.16, contains an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

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  "score": "6.3",
  "pubDate": "2026-10-09T09:17:09.053Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-10-09T09:17:09.053Z",
  "executiveSummary": "Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager, specifically versions prior to 5.34.00.16, is susceptible to an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability (CWE-1188). This security flaw stems from improper configuration during the resource initialization phase, which can expose sensitive system data.\nThe vulnerability requires an attacker to possess local access to the target system. While the exploitation vector is constrained to local users, the impact is significant, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure. By leveraging this default insecurity, a low-privileged local actor can bypass intended access controls to retrieve or view sensitive internal data that should have been protected during the initialization process.\nThe risk implication is elevated in multi-user environments or systems where local user isolation is critical. Organizations utilizing versions of SCG Policy Manager below 5.34.00.16 are encouraged to prioritize upgrading to the latest patched version to remediate the underlying logic flaw and ensure that system resources are initialized with secure default parameters.",
  "technicalDetails": "The vulnerability is classified under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. This occurs when the SCG Policy Manager fails to apply appropriate access control lists (ACLs), file permissions, or restrictive environment variables during the initial creation or configuration phase of specific resources.\nIn the context of the Dell Secure Connect Gateway, the Policy Manager component improperly sets default security properties for critical resources during the boot process or service initialization. Because these resources are created with insecure defaults—such as overly permissive read access for local users—a low-privileged entity can access, read, or potentially monitor the contents of these resources without possessing administrative or elevated privileges.\nThe attack flow involves the following sequence: First, the attacker identifies the target resource initialized by the Policy Manager that lacks strict permission enforcement. Because the resource defaults to a state of insecure accessibility, the operating system allows local processes, regardless of their privilege level, to interact with these resources. An attacker can systematically enumerate these directories or files to extract configuration data, sensitive metadata, or internal operational logs that were improperly exposed at initialization.\nExploitation does not require advanced remote network access; rather, it is predicated on the attacker gaining local execution capabilities on the host running the SCG Policy Manager. Once local access is obtained, the attacker performs standard file system or resource inter-process communication queries to read the improperly protected resource. The post-exploitation impact is primarily defined by the unauthorized disclosure of information. Depending on the nature of the resource, this could include credentials, system configuration details, or sensitive session data that facilitate further lateral movement or compromise of the host system.\nThe vulnerability persists in all SCG Policy Manager versions prior to 5.34.00.16. The remediation requires an update to the binary or service configuration to ensure that all resources are initialized with secure, least-privilege defaults, effectively locking down access to authorized system processes and administrative accounts only."
}