CVE-2011-5292
CVE-2011-5292 is a high-severity vulnerability in Easewe Software Easewe Ftp Ocx Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Easewe Software Easewe Ftp Ocx Activex Control
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Description
The EaseWeFtp.FtpLibrary ActiveX control in EaseWeFtp.ocx in Easewe FTP OCX 4.5.0.9 does not restrict access to certain methods, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via a pathname in the first argument to the (1) Execute or (2) Run method, (3) write to arbitrary files via a pathname in the argument to the CreateLocalFile method, (4) create arbitrary directories via a pathname in the argument to the CreateLocalFolder method, or (5) delete arbitrary files via a pathname in the argument to the DeleteLocalFile method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-5292?
- The EaseWeFtp.FtpLibrary ActiveX control in EaseWeFtp.ocx in Easewe FTP OCX 4.5.0.9 does not restrict access to certain methods, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via a pathname in the first argument to the (1) Execute or (2) Run method, (3) write to arbitrary files via a pathname in the argument to the CreateLocalFile method, (4) create arbitrary directories via a pathname in the argument to the CreateLocalFolder method, or (5) delete arbitrary files via a pathname in the argument to the DeleteLocalFile method.
- How severe is CVE-2011-5292?
- CVE-2011-5292 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-5292 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-5292?
- CVE-2011-5292 affects Easewe Software Easewe Ftp Ocx Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-5292?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2011-5292 published?
- CVE-2011-5292 was published on 2015-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:easewe_software:easewe_ftp_ocx_activex_control:4.5.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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