CVE-2016-7836
Published on June 9, 2017
SKYSEA Client View Ver.11.221.03 and earlier allows remote code execution via a flaw in processing authentication on the TCP connection with the management console program.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This SKYSEA Client View Improper Authentication Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. SKYSEA Client View contains an improper authentication vulnerability that allows remote code execution via a flaw in processing authentication on the TCP connection with the management console program.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by November 4, 2025: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2016-7836 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors in an automatable fashion. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is an authentification Vulnerability?
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
CVE-2016-7836 has been classified to as an authentification vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Sky Co., LTD. SKYSEA Client View Version Ver.11.221.03 and earlier is affected by CVE-2016-7836Exploit Probability
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