CVE-2012-1854

Microsoft VBA allows remote code execution via insecure library loading, actively exploited and linked to ransomware.

Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) contains a critical insecure library loading vulnerability (CVE-2012-1854) enabling remote code execution, which has been actively exploited by threat actors. Defense-industrial-base organizations must ensure VBA is disabled or hardened in untrusted environments to prevent unauthorized code execution and potential ransomware infiltration.

Shame score — The vulnerability is actively exploited and linked to ransomware, indicating a significant security risk that requires immediate remediation.