PatchTheCVECVE-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
CVE-2023-27132 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting tsplus remote work. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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. NOTE: CVE-2023-31069 is only about the TSplus Remote Access product, not the TSplus Remote Work product.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 36%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2023-10-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-27132?
tsplus remote work: upgrade to newer than 16.0.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-27132 being exploited?
CVE-2023-27132 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-27132 affect?
CVE-2023-27132 affects tsplus remote work. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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. NOTE: CVE-2023-31069 is only about the TSplus Remote Access product, not the TSplus Remote Work
How urgent is CVE-2023-27132?
Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Related CVEs
- CVE-2023-31069 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in TSplus Remote Access through 16.0.2.14
- CVE-2023-31068 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in TSplus Remote Access through 16.0.2.14
- CVE-2023-27133 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE TSplus Remote Work 16.0.0.0 has weak permissions for .exe, .js, and .html files under the %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\