How severe is CVE-2008-0582?

CVE-2008-0582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0582 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0582?

CVE-2008-0582 primarily affects Skype Technologies Skype. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0582?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0582 published?

CVE-2008-0582 was published on 2008-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0582

CVE-2008-0582 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Skype Technologies Skype with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Skype Technologies Skype
Published: 2008-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the Internet Explorer web control in Skype 3.1 through 3.6.0.244 on Windows allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the Local Machine Zone via the Full Name field of a reviewer of a business item entry, accessible through (1) the SkypeFind dialog and (2) a skype:?skypefind URI for the skype: URI handler.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0582?: Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the Internet Explorer web control in Skype 3.1 through 3.6.0.244 on Windows allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the Local Machine Zone via the Full Name field of a reviewer of a business item entry, accessible through (1) the SkypeFind dialog and (2) a skype:?skypefind URI for the skype: URI handler.
How severe is CVE-2008-0582?: CVE-2008-0582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0582 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0582?: CVE-2008-0582 primarily affects Skype Technologies Skype. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0582?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0582 published?: CVE-2008-0582 was published on 2008-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:3.6.0.244:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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