How severe is CVE-2022-26511?

CVE-2022-26511 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-2022-26511 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26511?

CVE-2022-26511 affects Kingsoft Wps Presentation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26511?

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-2022-26511 published?

CVE-2022-26511 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26511

CVE-2022-26511 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kingsoft Wps Presentation 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Kingsoft Wps Presentation
Published: 2022-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WPS Presentation 11.8.0.5745 insecurely load d3dx9_41.dll when opening .pps files('current directory type' DLL loading).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26511?: WPS Presentation 11.8.0.5745 insecurely load d3dx9_41.dll when opening .pps files('current directory type' DLL loading).
How severe is CVE-2022-26511?: CVE-2022-26511 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-2022-26511 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26511?: CVE-2022-26511 affects Kingsoft Wps Presentation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26511?: 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-2022-26511 published?: CVE-2022-26511 was published on 2022-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kingsoft:wps_presentation:11.8.0.5745:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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