How severe is CVE-2019-0622?

CVE-2019-0622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-0622 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-2019-0622?

CVE-2019-0622 affects Microsoft Skype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0622?

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

When was CVE-2019-0622 published?

CVE-2019-0622 was published on 2019-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0622

CVE-2019-0622 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Skype with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Microsoft Skype
Published: 2019-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Skype for Andriod fails to properly handle specific authentication requests, aka "Skype for Android Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Skype 8.35.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0622?: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Skype for Andriod fails to properly handle specific authentication requests, aka "Skype for Android Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Skype 8.35.
How severe is CVE-2019-0622?: CVE-2019-0622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-0622 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-2019-0622?: CVE-2019-0622 affects Microsoft Skype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0622?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-0622 published?: CVE-2019-0622 was published on 2019-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype:8.35:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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