CVE-2023-4212

Name: CVE-2023-4212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-22T19:16:41.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4212 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. . EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trane	Xl824 Firmware	<= 5.9.8
Trane	Xl850 Firmware	<= 5.9.8
Trane	Xl1050 Firmware	<= 5.9.8
Trane	Pivot Firmware	<= 1.8

References

https://https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-234-02Broken Link
https://hub.tranetechnologies.com/docs/DOC-216377Permissions Required
https://www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/us/en/contact-us/locate-sales-offices.htmlProduct
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-234-02Third Party Advisory
https://https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-234-02Broken Link
https://hub.tranetechnologies.com/docs/DOC-216377Permissions Required
https://www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/us/en/contact-us/locate-sales-offices.htmlProduct

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4212?

How severe is CVE-2023-4212?

CVE-2023-4212 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4212?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-4212?

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Source: NVD / NIST