CVE-2024-7262

Arbitrary Code Execution in WPS Office

Published Aug 15, 2024 CVSS 4.0 · 9.3 Critical EPSS 3.1% KEV · Listed
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

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.25173}

epss

{'score': 0.21715}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics kev

{'dateAdded': '2024-09-03'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:kingsoft:wps_office:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'active', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper path validation in promecefpluginhost.exe in Kingsoft WPS Office version ranging from 12.2.0.13110 to 12.2.0.13489 (inclusive) 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 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
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft windows
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:kingsoft:wps_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft windows
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper path validation in promecefpluginhost.exe in Kingsoft WPS Office version ranging from 12.2.0.13110 to 12.2.0.13489 on Windows allows an attacker to load an arbitrary Windows library. Using the MHTML format allows an attacker to automatically deliver a malicious library on opening the document and a single user click on a crafted hyperlink leads to the execution of the library. Improper path validation in promecefpluginhost.exe in Kingsoft WPS Office version ranging from 12.2.0.13110 to 12.2.0.13489 (inclusive) 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
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Kingsoft
Kingsoft wps Office
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:kingsoft:wps_office:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Kingsoft
Kingsoft wps Office
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper path validation in promecefpluginhost.exe in Kingsoft WPS Office version ranging from 12.2.0.13110 to 12.2.0.13489 on Windows allows an attacker to load an arbitrary Windows library. Using the MHTML format allows an attacker to automatically deliver a malicious library on opening the document and a single user click on a crafted hyperlink leads to the execution of the library.
Title Arbitrary Code Execution in WPS Office
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:N/RE:L'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ESET
Published
Updated
Oct 21, 2025, 10:55 PM
Reserved
Jul 30, 2024, 7:50 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 15, 2024, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:19 AM