CVE-2026-66302: Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026
·
Updated

External control of file name or path in Skype for Business allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Other sources

Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Skype for Business Server 2015 CU13<6.0.9319.885
6.0.9319.885
Microsoft Skype for Business Server 2019 CU8<7.0.2046.569
7.0.2046.569
Microsoft Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition CU1<7.0.2046.879
7.0.2046.879

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.9319.885Patch KB5123301
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.2046.569Patch KB5123300
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.2046.879Patch KB5123287

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are identified as affected?

The affected products listed are Microsoft Skype for Business Server 2015 CU13, Skype for Business Server 2019 CU8, and Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition CU1.

2

Does exploitation require credentials or user interaction?

No. The CVSS vector indicates network-based exploitation with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction required.

3

What is the potential security impact if exploitation succeeds?

The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.8 and has high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.

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