CVE-2012-1854

Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability

Microsoft — Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Added to KEV catalog: 13 April 2026
Federal remediation due date: 27 April 2026
Weakness classification (CWE): CWE-426

CISA Description

Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) contains an insecure library loading vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution.

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.

Notes

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-046 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1854

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