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CVE-2024-7262

Kingsoft WPS Office Path Traversal

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 2.94%
  1. Published15 Aug 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Sept 2024
  3. Remediation due24 Sept 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Kingsoft WPS Office contains a path traversal vulnerability in promecefpluginhost.exe on Windows that allows an attacker to load an arbitrary Windows library.

Added to KEV: 3 Sept 2024Federal remediation due: 24 Sept 2024

Description

Improper path validation in promecefpluginhost.exe in Kingsoft WPS Office version ranging from 12.2.0.13110 to 12.2.0.16412 (exclusive) on Windows allows an attacker to load an arbitrary Windows library. The vulnerability was found weaponized as a single-click exploit in the form of a deceptive spreadsheet document

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Kingsoft Wps Office≥ 12.2.0.13110 < 12.2.0.16412

Remediation

Fixed in
Kingsoft Wps Office≥ 12.2.0.16412

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-7262 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-7262 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Sept 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-7262?

CVE-2024-7262 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-7262?

Affected products include Kingsoft Wps Office.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7262?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Kingsoft Wps Office 12.2.0.16412 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.