CVE-2024-7262
Published: September 3, 2024
Official Description
Kingsoft WPS Office contains a path traversal vulnerability in promecefpluginhost.exe on Windows that allows an attacker to load an arbitrary Windows library.
CISA KEV Advisory
Kingsoft WPS Office Path Traversal Vulnerability
Kingsoft WPS Office contains a path traversal vulnerability in promecefpluginhost.exe on Windows that allows an attacker to load an arbitrary Windows library.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Kingsoft WPS Office on Windows contains a path traversal vulnerability in promecefpluginhost.exe, allowing an attacker to load arbitrary Windows libraries. This high-severity flaw has a high EPSS score and confirmed exploitation, making it an urgent risk.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its real-world impact.
Users of Kingsoft WPS Office on Windows should update to the latest version immediately to patch this path traversal vulnerability. Implement application whitelisting where possible to restrict unauthorized library loading.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-7262 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-7262 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-7262 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1