CVE-2023-4212
CVE-2023-4212 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trane Xl824 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Trane Xl824 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A command injection vulnerability exists in Trane XL824, XL850, XL1050, and Pivot thermostats allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root using a specially crafted filename. The vulnerability requires physical access to the device via a USB stick.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-4212?
- A command injection vulnerability exists in Trane XL824, XL850, XL1050, and Pivot thermostats allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root using a specially crafted filename. The vulnerability requires physical access to the device via a USB stick.
- How severe is CVE-2023-4212?
- CVE-2023-4212 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-4212 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-4212?
- CVE-2023-4212 primarily affects Trane Xl824 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-4212?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-4212 published?
- CVE-2023-4212 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-234-02
- https://hub.tranetechnologies.com/docs/DOC-216377
- https://www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/us/en/contact-us/locate-sales-offices.html
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-234-02
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:trane:xl824_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:trane:xl850_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:trane:xl1050_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:trane:pivot_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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