How severe is CVE-2026-69646?

CVE-2026-69646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-69646 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-69646?

CVE-2026-69646 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-2026-69646?

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-2026-69646 published?

CVE-2026-69646 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

CVE-2026-69646

CVE-2026-69646 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Skype For Business Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-347.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Microsoft Skype For Business Server
Published: 2026-09-08
Last modified: 2026-09-16

Description

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Skype for Business allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over an adjacent network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-69646?: Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Skype for Business allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over an adjacent network.
How severe is CVE-2026-69646?: CVE-2026-69646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-69646 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-69646?: CVE-2026-69646 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-2026-69646?: 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-2026-69646 published?: CVE-2026-69646 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69646

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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