How severe is CVE-2026-66302?

CVE-2026-66302 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-66302 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-66302?

CVE-2026-66302 primarily affects Microsoft Skype For Business Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-66302?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-66302 published?

CVE-2026-66302 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

CVE-2026-66302

CVE-2026-66302 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Skype For Business Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-73.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-73
Affected product: Microsoft Skype For Business Server
Published: 2026-09-08
Last modified: 2026-09-16

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-66302?: External control of file name or path in Skype for Business allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-66302?: CVE-2026-66302 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-66302 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-66302?: CVE-2026-66302 primarily affects Microsoft Skype For Business Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-66302?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-66302 published?: CVE-2026-66302 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-66302

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business_server:2015:cumulative_update_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business_server:2015:cumulative_update_13_hotfix_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business_server:2019:cumulative_update_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business_server:2019:cumulative_update_8_hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business_server:2019:cumulative_update_8_hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:skype_for_business_server_subscription_edition:7.0.2046.849:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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