CVE-2008-5697 json
The skype_tool.copy_num method in the Skype extension BETA 2.2.0.95 for Firefox allows remote attackers to write arbitrary data to the clip…
published 2008-12-22 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5668
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The skype_tool.copy_num method in the Skype extension BETA 2.2.0.95 for Firefox allows remote attackers to write arbitrary data to the clipboard via a string argument.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6690)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-6690 Skype Extension for Firefox Beta 2.2.0.95 - Clipboard Writing remote, 2008-10-07
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/6690
exploit
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4797
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45739
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31613
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5697
- NVD CVE-2008-5697
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