CVE-2018-6400

Name: CVE-2018-6400
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-12T21:29:00.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6400 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Kingsoft WPS Office Free 10.2.0.5978 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by impersonating all the pipes through a use of \\.\pipe\WPSCloudSvr\WpsCloudSvr -- an "insecurely created named pipe." Ensures full access to Everyone users group.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kingsoft WPS Office Free 10.2.0.5978 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by impersonating all the pipes through a use of \\.\pipe\WPSCloudSvr\WpsCloudSvr -- an "insecurely created named pipe." Ensures full access to Everyone users group.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kingsoftstore	Wps Office Free	10.2.0.5978

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/27Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN14434132/
https://www.wps365.jp/notices/4
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/27Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6400?

How severe is CVE-2018-6400?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6400 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6400?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST