How severe is CVE-2008-0583?

CVE-2008-0583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0583 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0583?

CVE-2008-0583 primarily affects Skype Technologies Skype. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0583?

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

When was CVE-2008-0583 published?

CVE-2008-0583 was published on 2008-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0583

CVE-2008-0583 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: 2% (79th 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 3.6.0.244, and earlier 3.5.x and 3.6.x versions, on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the Local Machine Zone via the Description and unspecified other metadata fields of a Metacafe movie submitted by Metacafe Pro to the Skype video gallery, accessible through a search within the (1) "Add video to chat" or (2) "Add video to mood" dialog, a different vector than CVE-2008-0454.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0583?: Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the Internet Explorer web control in Skype 3.6.0.244, and earlier 3.5.x and 3.6.x versions, on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the Local Machine Zone via the Description and unspecified other metadata fields of a Metacafe movie submitted by Metacafe Pro to the Skype video gallery, accessible through a search within the (1) "Add video to chat" or (2) "Add video to mood" dialog, a different vector than CVE-2008-0454.
How severe is CVE-2008-0583?: CVE-2008-0583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0583 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0583?: CVE-2008-0583 primarily affects Skype Technologies Skype. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0583?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0583 published?: CVE-2008-0583 was published on 2008-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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:3.6.216:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:skype_technologies:skype:3.6.244:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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