Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2012-1854
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) contains an insecure library loading vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution.
CVSS Score
7.8
High
EPSS — Exploit Probability
0.0%
Riskier than 0% of all CVEs
Exploitation
Confirmed in the wild
Used in ransomware campaigns
Remediation
unknown
Federal deadline 2026-04-27
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Deadline for federal agencies: 2026-04-27.
4 articles across 4 outlets · first covered Apr 13, 2026 · latest Apr 14, 2026
Coverage timeline
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CISA Adds Critical Adobe, Microsoft, Fortinet Flaws to KEV Catalogsecurityaffairs.com · Apr 14, 2026
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CISA adds six KEV flaws amid active Fortinet exploitsthehackernews.com · Apr 14, 2026
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CISA warns of exploited VBA flaw CVE-2012-1854, urges patchwww.cisa.gov · Apr 13, 2026
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CISA warns of active exploit in old VBA flaw CVE-2012-1854cisa.gov · Apr 13, 2026