CVE-2026-85873: microsoft skype for business server 2015 cu13
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumUndergoing analysis
Published 13-10-2026Last modified 20-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-85873 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) vulnerability in microsoft skype for business server 2015 cu13. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 56.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.82%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 20-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper authorization in Skype for Business and Microsoft Lync allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.82%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
57%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
14-10-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.82%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft3 products
- skype for business server 2015 cu13≥ 9319.0, < 6.0.9319.886
- skype for business server 2019 cu8≥ 2046.0, < 7.0.2046.583
- skype for business server subscription edition cu1≥ 2046.0, < 7.0.2046.889
1 vendor · 3 products