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XRN 5805
Alternative Solution to address instances where VBA macros are present in DN Templates
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Last Updated
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19 Aug 2025 |
Status
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Current
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Release Type
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Unallocated |
Implementation Date
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TBC
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| Proposer | WWU | Impacted DSC service area |
N/A Not applicable |
| Customer Change Team Leader | uklink@xoserve.com |
Summary
Wales and West Utilities (WWU), alongside other DN customers, have identified an issue with several templates and spreadsheets provided by CDSP to DNs for the purposes of performing various processes. The issue relates to the presence of MS Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros being embedded within the related spreadsheets and templates.
This problem has existed since IT security standards have been updated across various businesses (e.g. ISO and similar certification). This has created a high degree of customer operational impact and dissatisfaction
As a consequence, alternative functionality is sought by DNs to remove any VBA macros (i.e. removing potential security risks) that have been identified for those related templates and processes
Impacted Customer Types
- DNO
Documents
| Document title | Comment | Last updated | CHMC outcome |
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| Change Proposal | CP raised | 19/08/25 | For information at ChMC 10/09/25 |
| Solution Review | 3407.1 - KL - KG | 19/08/25 | In consultation and for approval at ChMC 10/09/25 |
| Detailed Design | Stage not yet reached | N/A | |
| Evaluation Quotation Reports (EQR) | Stage not yet reached | N/A | |
| Business Evaluation Reports (BER) | Stage not yet reached | N/A | |
| Change Completion Reports (CCR) | Stage not yet reached | N/A |
Timeline
Contact the Change Team
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You can email us at: uklink@xoserve.com and we'll get back on the same day between the hours of 9:00am to 4:30pm.