CVE-2016-7836

9.5 CISA KEV

SKYSEA · Client View

SKYSEA Client View allows unauthenticated remote code execution via a flaw in the authentication process on the TCP connection with the management console.

Executive summary

This critical vulnerability in SKYSEA Client View allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, and it is currently being actively exploited in the wild.

Vulnerability

The software fails to properly process authentication requests over the TCP connection used by the management console. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass security controls and achieve remote code execution on the target system.

Business impact

The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.5, indicating a critical risk to organizational security. Successful exploitation grants an attacker full control over the affected management console, potentially leading to total system compromise, exfiltration of sensitive internal data, and the ability to deploy further malware across the corporate network. Given the historical use of this flaw in targeted espionage campaigns, the potential for significant reputational and operational damage is extreme.

Remediation

Immediate Action: Update the SKYSEA Client View software immediately to version 11.300.08h or 11.400.07o as specified by the vendor.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor network traffic for unusual TCP connection patterns originating from external sources directed at the management console port.

Compensating Controls: Restrict access to the management console interface by implementing strict firewall rules that permit connections only from trusted, internal administrative IP addresses.

Exploitation status

Public Exploit Available: Yes, as documented by vendor security advisories and historical research regarding the BRONZE BUTLER/Tick threat actor group.

Analyst recommendation

Due to the critical nature of this vulnerability and confirmed active exploitation, immediate patching is required. Organizations still running vulnerable versions of SKYSEA Client View must prioritize the transition to the patched releases to prevent unauthorized access and potential data theft. If immediate patching is not feasible, the management console should be isolated from the network until remediation is complete.

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