SKYSEA Client View Improper Authentication Vulnerability (CVE-2016-7836)
Severity: critical · Patch status: unknown · Since 2025-10-14 · CVE-2016-7836
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. CISA added CVE-2016-7836 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Oct 14, 2025, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Nov 4, 2025 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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