CVE-2026-66302 Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting a path traversal vulnerability in Skype for Business Server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-66302?

CVE-2026-66302 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Skype for Business Server 2015 CU13, published on 8 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-73

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-66302?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Skype for Business Server, Microsoft Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition.

How do I fix CVE-2026-66302?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-66302 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-66302 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-66302 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j9qr-gj45-j8p8.

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