Vulnerability · Published Mar 9, 2022 · Assigned by jpcert
CVE-2022-25943
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect default permissions in WPS Office for Windows from WPS Office Software. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 54% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 46.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
The installer of WPS Office for Windows versions prior to v11.2.0.10258 fails to configure properly the ACL for the directory where the service program is installed.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| WPS Office Software | WPS Office for Windows | versions prior to v11.2.0.10258 |
Weakness: CWE-276
References
- https://www.wps.com/whatsnew/pc/20210806/ x_refsource_CONFIRM
- JVNVU#90673830: Installer of WPS Office for Windows misconfigures the ACL for the installation directory third-party-advisory, x_refsource_JVN
- https://github.com/HadiMed/KINGSOFT-WPS-Office-LPE x_refsource_MISC