CVE-2022-25969: High severity wps office vulnerability
Published Mar 17, 2022
·Updated
The installer of WPS Office Version 10.8.0.6186 insecurely load VERSION.DLL (or some other DLLs), allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privilege of the user invoking the installer.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Kingsoft WPS Office=10.8.0.6186
Event History
Mar 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2022-25969?
CVE-2022-25969 is a vulnerability found in the installer of WPS Office Version 10.8.0.6186.
2
How does CVE-2022-25969 work?
CVE-2022-25969 occurs due to insecure loading of DLL files by the WPS Office installer, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the user's privilege.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2022-25969?
CVE-2022-25969 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-25969?
WPS Office Version 10.8.0.6186 is affected by CVE-2022-25969.
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How can I fix CVE-2022-25969?
To fix CVE-2022-25969, it is recommended to update WPS Office to a version that addresses the vulnerability.