CVE-2016-7836 SKYSEA Client View Improper Authentication
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting an authentication flaw in the TCP connection to the management console.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 14 Oct 2025
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7836?
CVE-2016-7836 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in SKYSEA Client View, published on 9 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7836?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Skygroup Skysea Client View.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7836?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7836 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 4 Nov 2025.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2016-7836 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2016-7836 in the wild since at least 14 Oct 2025.
Other vulnerabilities in SKYSEA Client View
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6gc8-5v43-5g2x.