How severe is CVE-2022-25969?

CVE-2022-25969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25969?

CVE-2022-25969 affects Kingsoft Wps Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25969?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-25969 published?

CVE-2022-25969 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25969

CVE-2022-25969 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kingsoft Wps Office with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Kingsoft Wps Office
Published: 2022-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The installer of WPS Office Version 10.8.0.6186 insecurely load VERSION.DLL (or some other DLLs), allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privilege of the user invoking the installer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25969?: The installer of WPS Office Version 10.8.0.6186 insecurely load VERSION.DLL (or some other DLLs), allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privilege of the user invoking the installer.
How severe is CVE-2022-25969?: CVE-2022-25969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25969?: CVE-2022-25969 affects Kingsoft Wps Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-25969 published?: CVE-2022-25969 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kingsoft:wps_office:10.8.0.6186:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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