Is CVE-2016-7836 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-7836 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2016-7836 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2016-7836 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-7836?

CVE-2016-7836 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2016-7836

Published: October 14, 2025

EPSS:35.34%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.0th

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

SKYSEA Client View Improper Authentication Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2025-10-14Federal patch deadline: 2025-11-04

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

SKYSEA Client View contains an improper authentication flaw that allows remote code execution. An attacker can exploit this by manipulating authentication processing over a TCP connection with the management console. This is a high-severity issue with an EPSS score of 0.35342 and confirmed exploitation, making it a critical threat.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating confirmed real-world exploitation. The flaw is remotely exploitable via the management console.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for SKYSEA Client View to address the authentication vulnerability. Restrict network access to the management console to trusted administrators only.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-7836 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2016-7836 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.