CVE-2024-7262
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitImproper 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.
Published Aug 16, 2024 · Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Also known as TR-24-1282
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-7262 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v4) affecting WPS Office (Kingsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 29, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 2.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including WPS Office 12.2.0.16412.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
9.3
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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:X/V:X/RE:L/U:X
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
2.9%
Higher than 86.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 29, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 3, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WPS OfficeKingsoft | >= 12.2.0.13110 | 12.2.0.16412 |
Patched Releases
WPS Office
12.2.0.16412
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 29, 2024
Publicly disclosed
Aug 16, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 3, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 3, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 3, 2024
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://www.wps.com/whatsnew/pc/20240422/
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: WPS Office (Kingsoft) versions >= 12.2.0.13110. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 29, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Sep 3, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Sep 24, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including WPS Office 12.2.0.16412.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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