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CVE-2023-31275

8.8 · HIGH

An uninitialized pointer use vulnerability exists in the functionality of WPS Office 11.2.0.11537 that handles Data elements in an Excel file.

Published Nov 27, 2023CWE-457EPSS 1.69%

Overview

CVE-2023-31275 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 27, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1748Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1748Refwww.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1748

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31275?

CVE-2023-31275 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 27, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-31275?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-31275?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-31275?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-31275 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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