Vulnerability identifier: #VU80014

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4212

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
XL824 Thermostat
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
XL850 Thermostat
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
XL1050 Thermostat
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Pivot Thermostat
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Trane

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. An attacker with physical access can use a specially crafted filename and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

XL824 Thermostat: 5.9.8

XL850 Thermostat: 5.9.8

XL1050 Thermostat: 5.9.8

Pivot Thermostat: 1.8

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External links
http://
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-234-02
http://hub.tranetechnologies.com/docs/DOC-216377
http://www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/us/en/contact-us/locate-sales-offices.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.