CVE-2012-1907: The scanner engine in PrivaWall Antivirus 5.6 and earlier does not recognize the Office XML (aka Open Docum...

Security readout for executives and security teams

PrivaWall Antivirus 5.6 and earlier could miss malicious content when packaged in Office XML/WordML documents. The business risk is that relying on this scanner alone may leave document or email workflows blind to crafted malware files. Sources do not provide CVSS, active exploitation, or vendor fix details. Exposure is limited to environments still using PrivaWall Antivirus 5.6 or earlier, especially where it scans Office documents, email attachments, or uploaded files. The affected-product metadata is incomplete, but the CVE description names PrivaWall Antivirus 5.6 and earlier. Prioritize based on whether the product is still in use. For active deployments, this weakens malware prevention around Office documents and should be addressed promptly through replacement, update, or compensating controls. If the product is retired, residual risk is likely low. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire PrivaWall Antivirus 5.6 or earlier where still deployed.; Check vendor or archived vendor guidance for any available update or workaround.; Use additional malware scanning that supports Office XML and WordML formats..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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