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SKYSEA Client View CVE-2026-66109

| EUVDEUVD-2026-65308 HIGH
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-08-25 jpcert GHSA-w323-mx8p-gxh5
8.5
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: jpcert
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privilege Windows local account
  2. Delivery
    Identify SKYSEA/SKYMEC privileged local interface
  3. Exploit
    Invoke unguarded SYSTEM-level operation
  4. Execution
    Execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM
  5. Impact
    Full host compromise

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires the attacker to be logged in to the Windows system on which SKYSEA Client View or SKYMEC IT Manager is installed - confirmed by AV:L in the CVSS vector. Only a standard (low-privilege) Windows user account is needed (PR:L); no administrative rights are required. No user interaction from another party is needed (UI:N), and no non-default configuration is indicated as a prerequisite (AT:N). Exploitation is therefore limited to local access scenarios: an attacker must already have gained a foothold on the affected Windows endpoint, either via credential compromise, physical access, or prior exploitation of another vulnerability. Remote unauthenticated exploitation is not possible. The attack is not limited to specific SKYSEA features being enabled - the missing authorization flaw applies to the base installation.

Impact

The CVSS 4.0 score of 8.5 with vector AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N reflects a locally exploitable flaw requiring only a standard Windows user account with no special conditions or user interaction. The high C/I/A impact scores confirm full SYSTEM-level compromise of the vulnerable host. The attack complexity is low and no attack requirements apply (AT:N), meaning reliable exploitation is straightforward once an attacker has a foothold. EPSS data was not provided, limiting probability-of-exploitation estimation. No KEV listing and no public POC are confirmed, suggesting exploitation has not been observed in the wild at time of analysis. Despite the absence of public exploitation, the combination of low-privilege local access, no interaction requirement, and complete SYSTEM takeover makes this a genuine priority for organizations running SKYSEA Client View or SKYMEC IT Manager on Windows systems accessible to untrusted or semi-trusted users (e.g., shared workstations, VDI environments, or systems with multiple accounts). The risk is bounded by the requirement for local authentication - remote unauthenticated exploitation is not possible based on AV:L.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has obtained a low-privilege Windows user account - for example, through credential phishing or lateral movement onto a managed endpoint - identifies that SKYSEA Client View is installed. By invoking an improperly guarded local interface (such as a named pipe or local RPC endpoint) exposed by a SYSTEM-privileged SKYSEA service, the attacker triggers execution of attacker-controlled code without any authorization validation, achieving immediate SYSTEM-level access on the host. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, but the low complexity (AC:L, AT:N) suggests reliable exploitation is achievable by a skilled attacker without specialized tooling.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 25, 2026

Local privilege escalation to SYSTEM in SKYSEA Client View and SKYMEC IT Manager allows any authenticated Windows user to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. The root cause is a missing authorization check (CWE-862) within one or more privileged components of these IT asset management products. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and this vulnerability has not been listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but the low-privilege local exploitation path and full SYSTEM compromise make it a significant risk in multi-user or shared Windows environments where these products are deployed.

RemediationAI

Organizations should consult the vendor advisory at https://www.skyseaclientview.net/news/260824_01/ and the JPCERT/JVN disclosure at https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN33423625/ for the patched version and upgrade instructions; exact fix version numbers were not independently confirmed from available data. Patch available per vendor advisory. As a compensating control pending patching, restrict local login access to these systems to only authorized administrators, thereby reducing the attacker population that can reach the vulnerable interface. On shared or multi-user Windows environments (VDI, RDS, shared workstations), enforce strict user account controls and monitor for unexpected SYSTEM-level process spawns originating from user sessions. Disabling or uninstalling the affected product on systems not requiring IT asset management functionality eliminates exposure entirely, though this may impact monitoring visibility.

Affected VersionsENISA

SKYMEC IT Manager 2023.225.03a
SKYSEA Client View 0 ≤Ver.21.210.01f
SKYMEC IT Manager 2024.005.10a

Affected Packages

euvd skymec_it_manager no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

SKYSEA Client View (cpe:2.3:a:sky_co.,_ltd.:skysea_client_view:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) and SKYMEC IT Manager (cpe:2.3:a:sky_co.,_ltd.:skymec_it_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) are Windows-based IT asset management and endpoint management solutions from SKY Co., Ltd., primarily deployed in Japanese enterprise environments. CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) indicates that a component of the software - likely a Windows service, named pipe, COM object, or inter-process communication interface - runs under SYSTEM privileges but fails to verify whether the calling process or user is authorized to invoke privileged operations. This class of flaw is commonly exploited via calls to locally accessible privileged interfaces that lack caller identity validation, allowing any logged-in user to trigger SYSTEM-level execution paths.

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Severity by source

Vendor (jpcert) PRIMARY 8.5 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
vuln.today AI 7.8 HIGH

Local attack vector with low-privilege account sufficient; no scope change as impact is confined to the host; full C/I/A impact from SYSTEM execution.

3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (jpcert).

CVSS VectorVendor: jpcert

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
CVSS changed
Aug 25, 2026 - 07:22 NVD
7.8 (HIGH) 8.5 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Aug 25, 2026 - 06:27 cve.org
HIGH 8.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A missing authorization vulnerability exists in SKYSEA Client View and SKYMEC IT Manager. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker who can log in to the Windows system on which the affected product is installed may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

SKYSEA Client View and SKYMEC IT Manager users face a critical control gap: any authenticated Windows user with local access can escalate privileges to SYSTEM level, with no public exploit identified at time of analysis, yet the straightforward exploitation path poses immediate risk to your endpoint security posture. Unauthorized system-level access could enable lateral movement and data exfiltration across your managed IT assets. Without a vendor patch available, immediate compensating controls are required to prevent unauthorized system compromise.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include: (1) implement strict Windows privilege account management to limit SYSTEM-level access on affected systems; (2) deploy application whitelisting to restrict code execution; (3) enable endpoint detection and response monitoring for abnormal privilege escalation patterns; (4) apply latest Windows security updates and local security hardening; (5) isolate affected systems from high-value network segments where possible; and (6) establish urgent evaluation and transition planning to alternative IT asset management solutions.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 94% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
Japan-centric enterprise IT management product, limited global footprint
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +42
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

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