How severe is CVE-2012-1661?

CVE-2012-1661 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-1661 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1661?

CVE-2012-1661 affects Esri Arcmap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1661?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-1661 published?

CVE-2012-1661 was published on 2012-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1661

CVE-2012-1661 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Esri Arcmap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Esri Arcmap
Published: 2012-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ESRI ArcMap 9 and ArcGIS 10.0.2.3200 and earlier does not properly prompt users before executing embedded VBA macros, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary VBA code via a crafted map (.mxd) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1661?: ESRI ArcMap 9 and ArcGIS 10.0.2.3200 and earlier does not properly prompt users before executing embedded VBA macros, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary VBA code via a crafted map (.mxd) file.
How severe is CVE-2012-1661?: CVE-2012-1661 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1661 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1661?: CVE-2012-1661 affects Esri Arcmap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1661?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1661 published?: CVE-2012-1661 was published on 2012-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:esri:arcmap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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