Description
A Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Trane Tracer SC, Tracer SC+, and Tracer Concierge could allow an attacker to disclose sensitive information and take over accounts.
Published: 2026-03-12
Score: 8.2 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Account Takeover
Action: Upgrade
AI Analysis

Impact

Trane Tracer SC, Tracer SC+, and Tracer Concierge are affected by a use of hard‑coded credentials flaw, classified as CWE‑798. The vulnerability allows an adversary to authenticate using embedded credentials, thereby gaining unauthorized access to system functions. This can result in the disclosure of sensitive information and the takeover of user accounts, compromising confidentiality and integrity of the managed assets.

Affected Systems

The affected products are Trane Tracer Concierge, Tracer SC, and Tracer SC+. Firmware versions include Trane Tracer SC+ firmware 4.4 across service packs one through six, as well as unspecified earlier releases of Tracer SC and Tracer Concierge. Trane has released updated firmware that removes the hard‑coded credentials in these editions.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 8.2, indicating a high severity impact, while the EPSS score is below 1%, suggesting a low likelihood of widespread exploitation at present. This vulnerability has not been listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is remote access to the device’s management interface, where the embedded credentials can be supplied, allowing an attacker to bypass authentication and obtain privileged control over the system.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 27, 2026 at 17:29 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Trane has released the following versions of Tracer SC+ for users to upgrade to: * CVE-2026-28255: Trane has implemented enhanced cloud security controls to mitigate this vulnerability.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Tracer SC+, Tracer SC, and Tracer Concierge firmware released by Trane that removes hard‑coded credentials.
  • Verify the firmware update by checking the system version information after installation.
  • Review and disable any default or unused administrative accounts that may have been left with hard‑coded credentials.
  • Run a vulnerability scan or audit to confirm that the credential issue is no longer present and monitor logs for any anomalous authentication attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 27, 2026 at 17:29 UTC.

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History

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Trane tracer Sc\+
Trane tracer Sc\+ Firmware
Trane tracer Sc Firmware
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:trane:tracer_concierge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:trane:tracer_sc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:trane:tracer_sc\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:trane:tracer_sc\+_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:trane:tracer_sc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:trane:tracer_sc_firmware:4.4:service_pack1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:trane:tracer_sc_firmware:4.4:service_pack2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:trane:tracer_sc_firmware:4.4:service_pack3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:trane:tracer_sc_firmware:4.4:service_pack4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:trane:tracer_sc_firmware:4.4:service_pack5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:trane:tracer_sc_firmware:4.4:service_pack6:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Trane tracer Sc\+
Trane tracer Sc\+ Firmware
Trane tracer Sc Firmware
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Trane
Trane tracer Concierge
Trane tracer Sc
Vendors & Products Trane
Trane tracer Concierge
Trane tracer Sc

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Trane Tracer SC, Tracer SC+, and Tracer Concierge could allow an attacker to disclose sensitive information and take over accounts.
Title Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Trane Tracer SC, Tracer SC+, and Tracer Concierge
Weaknesses CWE-798
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Trane Tracer Concierge Tracer Sc Tracer Sc\+ Tracer Sc\+ Firmware Tracer Sc Firmware
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: icscert

Published:

Updated: 2026-03-12T18:02:28.832Z

Reserved: 2026-02-25T17:06:34.954Z

Link: CVE-2026-28255

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-03-12T18:02:01.595Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-03-12T18:16:23.723

Modified: 2026-03-27T16:25:05.763

Link: CVE-2026-28255

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-03-27T20:27:12Z

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