CVE-2008-5697

Skype extension BETA 2.2.0.95 - Code Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-5697. PoCs published by irk4z.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits a clipboard writing vulnerability in Skype extension for Firefox BETA 2.2.0.95 by injecting arbitrary text into the clipboard via the `skype_tool.copy_num` function. The exploit leverages a null byte to bypass input validation.

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by irk4z · htmlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6690

This PoC exploits a clipboard writing vulnerability in Skype extension for Firefox BETA 2.2.0.95 by injecting arbitrary text into the clipboard via the `skype_tool.copy_num` function. The exploit leverages a null byte to bypass input validation.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Skype extension for Firefox BETA 2.2.0.95
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Skype extension for Firefox BETA 2.2.0.95 installed · User interaction (clicking a link)
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6690
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4797
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45739
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31613

Scores

EPSS 0.0217
EPSS Percentile 80.0%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
skype/skype_extension_for_firefox 2.2.0.95 beta
Published Dec 22, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026