CVE-2004-1118: Buffer overflow in the WodFtpDLX.ocx (WeOnlyDo!) ActiveX component before 2.3.2.97, as used by CoffeeCup Direc

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1118 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting wodftpdlx activex component. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the WodFtpDLX.ocx (WeOnlyDo!) ActiveX component before 2.3.2.97, as used by CoffeeCup Direct FTP 6.2.0.62 and CoffeeCup Free FTP 3.0.0.10, and possibly other applications, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.2% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: weonlydo

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-01-10 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

weonlydo wodftpdlx activex component DOWNGRADE

Affected: all versions · 2.1.1_8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.1_8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wodftpdlx-activex-component || rpm -q wodftpdlx-activex-component || wodftpdlx-activex-component --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.1_8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wodftpdlx-activex-component sudo apt install wodftpdlx-activex-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.1_8> sudo apt-mark hold wodftpdlx-activex-component

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wodftpdlx-activex-component sudo dnf downgrade wodftpdlx-activex-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.1_8> sudo dnf versionlock add wodftpdlx-activex-component

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: wodFtpDLX Client - ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Crash
Exploit-DB: CoffeeCup FTP Clients (Direct 6.2.0.62) (Free 3.0.0.10) - Remote Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1118?

wodftpdlx activex component: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1118 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1118 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-1118 affect?

CVE-2004-1118 affects wodftpdlx activex component. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the WodFtpDLX.ocx (WeOnlyDo!) ActiveX component before 2.3.2.97, as used by CoffeeCup Direct FTP 6.2.0.62 and CoffeeCup Free FTP 3.0.0.10, and possibly other applications, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

How urgent is CVE-2004-1118?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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