CVE-2024-7262
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
15.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
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
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2024-09-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2024-09-24
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-08-15
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-7262?
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
Is CVE-2024-7262 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-7262 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 9/24/2024.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-7262?
CVE-2024-7262 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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