CVE-2012-1854 — Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability
CVE-2012-1854: Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) |
| Date added | 2026-04-13 |
| Due date | 2026-04-27 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
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.
Notes
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-046 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1854
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1854
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog