CVE-2016-7836

Name: CVE-2016-7836
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-09T16:29:01.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 19.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7836 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 19.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

19.38%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Nov 4, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Skygroup	Skysea Client View	<= 11.221.03

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95062Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.skyseaclientview.net/news/161221/Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN84995847/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.skygroup.jp/security-info/170308.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95062Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.skyseaclientview.net/news/161221/Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN84995847/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.skygroup.jp/security-info/170308.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-7836US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7836?

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.

How severe is CVE-2016-7836?

CVE-2016-7836 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7836?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-7836?

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Source: NVD / NIST