CVE-1999-0291

Summary

CVE-1999-0291 is a vulnerability affecting the WinGate proxy server. When installed without a password, this security weakness enables remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and redirect connections without the need for authentication. This poses a significant risk as unsecured connections can lead to data breaches and unauthorized system manipulation. Organizations using the WinGate proxy are advised to immediately implement password protection to mitigate this vulnerability. Failure to do so could result in remote attackers intercepting sensitive information or executing malicious code.

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