CVE-2026-28252
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Broken Cryptographic Algorithm in Trane Tracer Enables Root Access

Publication date: 2026-03-12

Last updated on: 2026-03-27

Assigner: ICS-CERT

Description
A Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability in Trane Tracer SC, Tracer SC+, and Tracer Concierge could allow an attacker to bypass authentication and gain root-level access to the device.
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Published
2026-03-12
Last Modified
2026-03-27
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28252
EUVD
EUVD-2026-11629
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 9 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
trane tracer_sc_firmware to 4.4 (inc)
trane tracer_sc_firmware 4.4
trane tracer_sc_firmware 4.4
trane tracer_sc_firmware 4.4
trane tracer_sc_firmware 4.4
trane tracer_sc_firmware 4.4
trane tracer_sc_firmware 4.4
trane tracer_sc+_firmware to 6.3.2310 (exc)
trane tracer_concierge to 6.3.2310 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-327 The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Trane Tracer SC, Tracer SC+, and Tracer Concierge devices.

An attacker could exploit this weakness to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain root-level access to the affected device.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized root-level access to the device.

This level of access could lead to full control over the device, potentially allowing the attacker to manipulate device functions, access sensitive data, or disrupt operations.

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