How severe is CVE-2023-31275?

CVE-2023-31275 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31275 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31275?

CVE-2023-31275 affects Kingsoft Wps Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31275?

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-2023-31275 published?

CVE-2023-31275 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31275

CVE-2023-31275 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kingsoft Wps Office with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-908.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Kingsoft Wps Office
Published: 2023-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An uninitialized pointer use vulnerability exists in the functionality of WPS Office 11.2.0.11537 that handles Data elements in an Excel file. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31275?: An uninitialized pointer use vulnerability exists in the functionality of WPS Office 11.2.0.11537 that handles Data elements in an Excel file. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-31275?: CVE-2023-31275 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31275 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31275?: CVE-2023-31275 affects Kingsoft Wps Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31275?: 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-2023-31275 published?: CVE-2023-31275 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kingsoft:wps_office:11.2.0.11537:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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