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CVE-2012-1854: Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) · in CISA KEV since 2026-04-13
2026-04-13added to KEV
2026-04-27federal remediation due date
21.03%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 97.5th percentile
7.8 HIGHCVSS 3.1
Unknownknown ransomware use
5,025days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) contains an insecure library loading vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
| CWE | CWE-426 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2012-07-10 (Analyzed) |
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