How severe is CVE-2026-66305?

CVE-2026-66305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-66305 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-66305?

CVE-2026-66305 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-2026-66305?

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

When was CVE-2026-66305 published?

CVE-2026-66305 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

CVE-2026-66305

CVE-2026-66305 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Skype For Business Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-603.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-603
Affected product: Microsoft Skype For Business Server
Published: 2026-09-08
Last modified: 2026-09-16

Description

Use of client-side authentication in Skype for Business allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-66305?: Use of client-side authentication in Skype for Business allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-66305?: CVE-2026-66305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-66305 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-66305?: CVE-2026-66305 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-2026-66305?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-66305 published?: CVE-2026-66305 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-66305

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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