CVE-1999-0291 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication and redirect connections because the WinGate proxy is installed without a password.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0291?
CVE-1999-0291 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WinGate proxy is installed without a password, which allows remote attackers to redirect connections without authentication.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0291?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qbik Wingate.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0291?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0291 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-1999-0291 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0291 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wf5h-9g28-r8vm.