CVE-2022-24934Wps Office Vulnerability
wpsupdater.exe in Kingsoft WPS Office through 11.2.0.10382 allows remote code execution by modifying HKEY_CURRENT_USER in the registry.
Published Mar 23, 2022 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-24934 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Wps Office.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 22, 2022. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wps Office <=11.2.0.10382, Wps Office 11.2.0.10382.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
20%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
49/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Mar 22, 2022
-1 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://www.wps.com
Description
wpsupdater.exe in Kingsoft WPS Office through 11.2.0.10382 allows remote code execution by modifying HKEY_CURRENT_USER in the registry.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 22, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wps OfficeWps | See advisory | 11.2.0.10382 |
Patched Releases
Wps Office
<=11.2.0.10382
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 22, 2022
Publicly disclosed
Mar 23, 2022
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
References
- advisorywps.com
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
wpsupdater.exe in Kingsoft WPS Office through 11.2.0.10382 allows remote code execution by modifying HKEY_CURRENT_USER in the registry.
Affected: Wps Office. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 22, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Wps Office <=11.2.0.10382, Wps Office 11.2.0.10382.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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