CVE-2012-1854

Product

Microsoft / Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Vulnerability

Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Apr 13, 2026

Remediate by

Apr 27, 2026

Known ransomware use

No

Summary 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