Authentication bypass in Phoenix Broadband Technologies PowerAgent SC3 Site Controller

1) Authentication bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU6891

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6039

CWE-ID: CWE-259 - Use of Hard-coded Password

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.

The weakness exists due to use of hard-coded password. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to the battery monitoring system.

Mitigation

Update to version 6.87.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerAgent SC3 Site Controller: All versions

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-152-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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