Vulnerability identifier: #VU96595
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:
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 - 12.2.0.16909
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/
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.