Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Skype for Business by Microsoft
CVE-2026-66302

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Skype For Business Server 2015 Cu13
Skype For Business Server 2019 Cu8
Skype For Business Server Subscription Edition Cu1
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-66302?

An external control of file name or path vulnerability in Skype for Business allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. This type of vulnerability can be exploited if specific conditions are met, leading to potential unauthorized actions within the application. Users are advised to apply security updates to safeguard against potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Skype for Business Server 2015 CU13 x64-based Systems 9319.0 < 6.0.9319.885

Skype for Business Server 2019 CU8 x64-based Systems 2046.0 < 7.0.2046.569

Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition CU1 x64-based Systems 2046.0 < 7.0.2046.879

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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