CVE-2011-5290: The SaveToFile method in the UniBasicPack.UniTextBox ActiveX control in UniBasic100_EDA1811C.ocx in IDrive Onl

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-5290 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting idrive online backup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SaveToFile method in the UniBasicPack.UniTextBox ActiveX control in UniBasic100_EDA1811C.ocx in IDrive Online Backup 3.4.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a pathname in the first argument.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2015-01-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: idrive inc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-01 02:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

idrive inc idrive online backup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy idrive-online-backup || rpm -q idrive-online-backup || idrive-online-backup --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison idrive-online-backup sudo apt install idrive-online-backup=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold idrive-online-backup

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

dnf --showduplicates list idrive-online-backup sudo dnf downgrade idrive-online-backup-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add idrive-online-backup

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.

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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-2011-5290?

idrive online backup: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-5290 being exploited?

CVE-2011-5290 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-2011-5290 affect?

CVE-2011-5290 affects idrive online backup. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The SaveToFile method in the UniBasicPack.UniTextBox ActiveX control in UniBasic100_EDA1811C.ocx in IDrive Online Backup 3.4.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a pathname in the first argument.

How urgent is CVE-2011-5290?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

References

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