CVE-2024-7262: Kingsoft WPS Office Path Traversal Vulnerability

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HIGH 7.8EXPLOITEDUPGRADE

CVE-2024-7262 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting wps office, reported as exploited in the wild. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity
Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	Yes, fix due 2024-09-24
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-08-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ESET · Vendor: kingsoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-15 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2024-09-03Exploited Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
2024-09-24Deadline CISA due date for US federal agencies to patch
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kingsoft wps office UPGRADE

Affected: >= 12.2.0.13110 and < 12.2.0.16412

Fixed in: 12.2.0.16412

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.2.0.13110

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wps-office || rpm -q wps-office || wps-office --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.2.0.16412 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wps-office

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wps-office

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.2.0.13110 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wps-office sudo apt install wps-office=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.0.13110> sudo apt-mark hold wps-office

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wps-office sudo dnf downgrade wps-office-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.0.13110> sudo dnf versionlock add wps-office

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora ELN · gram_grep · FIXED · 0.10.4-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-0808475f2a · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0808475f2a

Fedora 46 · wesnoth · FIXED · 1.19.29-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-58f458e24e · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-58f458e24e

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-7262?

wps office: upgrade to 12.2.0.16412. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7262 being exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-7262 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.

What does CVE-2024-7262 affect?

CVE-2024-7262 affects wps office. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 weaponiz

How urgent is CVE-2024-7262?

Priority 74/100. High severity; Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)

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Related CVEs

CVE-2024-7263 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Improper path validation in promecefpluginhost.exe in Kingsoft WPS Office version ranging from 12.2.0.13110 to
CVE-2024-57096 MEDIUM 5.5 MITIGATE An issue in wps office before v.19302 allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted fi

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