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CVE-2011-5292

7.5 · HIGH

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 pathn…

Published Jan 1, 2015easewe_softwareCWE-264EPSS 1.40%

Overview

CVE-2011-5292 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting easewe_software easewe_ftp_ocx_activex_control. It was published on January 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from easewe_software. Update easewe_ftp_ocx_activex_control to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23015Refwww.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23015

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5292?

CVE-2011-5292 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting easewe_software easewe_ftp_ocx_activex_control. It was published on January 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-5292?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-5292?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from easewe_software. Update easewe_ftp_ocx_activex_control to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-5292?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-5292 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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