CVE-2017-6039: A Use of Hard-Coded Password issue was discovered in Phoenix Broadband PowerAgent SC3 BMS, all versions prior

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-6039?

poweragent sc3 bms firmware: upgrade to newer than 6.86. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-6039 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6039 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-6039 affect?

CVE-2017-6039 affects poweragent sc3 bms firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A Use of Hard-Coded Password issue was discovered in Phoenix Broadband PowerAgent SC3 BMS, all versions prior to v6.87. Use of a hard-coded password may allow unauthorized access to the device.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-6039?

Priority 40/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-6039 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting poweragent sc3 bms firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Use of Hard-Coded Password issue was discovered in Phoenix Broadband PowerAgent SC3 BMS, all versions prior to v6.87. Use of a hard-coded password may allow unauthorized access to the device.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-259, CWE-798
Published	2017-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: phoenixbroadband

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-06-02 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phoenixbroadband poweragent sc3 bms firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.86

Fixed in: newer than 6.86

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-6039?

poweragent sc3 bms firmware: upgrade to newer than 6.86. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-6039 being exploited?

CVE-2017-6039 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-6039 affect?

CVE-2017-6039 affects poweragent sc3 bms firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A Use of Hard-Coded Password issue was discovered in Phoenix Broadband PowerAgent SC3 BMS, all versions prior to v6.87. Use of a hard-coded password may allow unauthorized access to the device.

How urgent is CVE-2017-6039?

Priority 40/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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