CVE-2023-27132

TSplus Remote Work 16.0.0.0 places a cleartext password on the "var pass" line of the HTML source code for the secure single sign-on web portal

published October 17, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

😱 A plaintext password is hiding in the HTML source of TSplus Remote Work! 🔍 It’s like leaving the key to your safe under the doormat—sure, it’s easy to access for you, but it’s an invitation for anyone else to waltz in and take what they want! An attacker could easily discover the cleartext password directly from the webpage's source code, granting unauthorized access to the single sign-on portal. This could lead to sensitive data exposure and a breach of security protocols, making it a surprisingly sneaky risk!

Put simply

It’s like leaving the key to your safe under the doormat—sure, it’s easy to access for you, but it’s an invitation for anyone else to waltz in and take what they want! This vulnerability allows the password for the secure single sign-on web portal to be visible in cleartext on the HTML source line designated as "var pass," making it easily retrievable by any user inspecting the source code.

What to do

An attacker could easily discover the cleartext password directly from the webpage's source code, granting unauthorized access to the single sign-on portal. This could lead to sensitive data exposure and a breach of security protocols, making it a surprisingly sneaky risk! To mitigate this issue, update to a patched version of TSplus Remote Work where this flaw is addressed. Additionally, consider implementing stronger security measures, such as enforcing secure password storage and reviewing access controls. 🦸‍♂️ You've got this! Follow these steps to tighten up your security and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01060 · 64.3th percentile
Published
2023-10-17T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 OCT 00:00Z
    TSplus Remote Work 16.0.0.0 places a cleartext password on the "var pass" line of the HTML source code for the secure single sign-on web portal
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