Vulnerability identifier: #VU96594

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7262

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WPS Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Kingsoft Corp.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient path validation in promecefpluginhost.exe. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted spreadsheet document and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WPS Office: 12.2.0.13110 - 12.2.0.13306

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External links
http://www.wps.com/whatsnew/pc/20240422/
http://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/analysis-of-two-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerabilities-affecting-wps-office/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.