CVE-2026-28252: Trane Tracer SC · Weak Cryptography
Affects Trane Tracer SCSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.2 Critical : upgrade to v4.4 SP7 as a priority.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
Contested
Critical score, yet low EPSS after six months- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in v4.4 SP7, v6.3.2310
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Tracer to v4.4 SP7 (SC) or v6.3.2310 (SC+, Concierge).
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TraneTracer SC | Affected
| Fixed in
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| TraneTracer SC+ | Affected
| Fixed in
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| TraneTracer Concierge | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediate network segmentation: Isolate Trane Tracer SC devices on dedicated VLANs or network segments with strict access controls to limit exposure.
- Access restriction: Implement firewall rules and VPN requirements to restrict management interface access only to authorized personnel and trusted networks.
- Monitor and log: Deploy continuous monitoring for unusual authentication attempts, privilege escalations, or anomalous device behavior indicative of exploitation attempts.
- 5. Incident response readiness: Prepare and test incident response plans specific to building automation system compromises, including device isolation and forensic analysis. 6. Vendor engagement: Maintain communication with Trane for updates on patches or mitigations and apply them promptly once available. 7. Physical security: Ensure physical access to Tracer SC devices is controlled to prevent local exploitation. 8. Network hardening: Disable unnecessary services and protocols on affected devices to reduce attack surface. 9. Backup configurations: Regularly back up device configurations to enable rapid restoration in case of compromise. 10. Awareness training: Educate facility management and IT staff on the risks and signs of exploitation related to this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2026-28252 is a critical vulnerability in Trane Tracer SC, Tracer SC+, and Tracer Concierge systems caused by the use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm. This flaw enables attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain root-level access without requiring user interaction or prior privileges. The vulnerability has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2, reflecting its severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the risk remains significant due to the critical nature of the affected systems, which are widely used in building automation and HVAC control. The vulnerability requires network access but has a high attack complexity, meaning exploitation is possible but may require some effort. Organizations using these Trane products should prioritize patching or mitigating this issue to prevent unauthorized control of critical infrastructure components. Countries with extensive deployment of Trane building management systems and critical infrastructure reliance on HVAC automation are at heightened risk. Immediate mitigation steps include network segmentation, restricting access to management interfaces, and monitoring for anomalous authentication attempts.