CVE-2024-7262: Kingsoft WPS Office Path Traversal Vulnerability
First published: Thu Aug 15 2024(Updated: )
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
Credit: security@eset.com security@eset.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Kingsoft Wps Office | >=12.2.0.13110<12.2.0.16412 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
Remedy
Update to latest version
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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