CVE-2008-5697

CVE-2008-5697 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Skype Skype Extension For Firefox 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.

Key facts

Description

The skype_tool.copy_num method in the Skype extension BETA 2.2.0.95 for Firefox allows remote attackers to write arbitrary data to the clipboard via a string argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5697?
The skype_tool.copy_num method in the Skype extension BETA 2.2.0.95 for Firefox allows remote attackers to write arbitrary data to the clipboard via a string argument.
How severe is CVE-2008-5697?
CVE-2008-5697 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5697 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5697?
CVE-2008-5697 affects Skype Skype Extension For Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5697?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5697 published?
CVE-2008-5697 was published on 2008-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)