CVE-2011-5292: The EaseWeFtp.FtpLibrary ActiveX control in EaseWeFtp.ocx in Easewe FTP OCX 4.5.0.9 does not restrict access t

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-5292 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting easewe ftp ocx activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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, o

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2015-01-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: easewe software

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

easewe software easewe ftp ocx activex control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.5.0.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5.0.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easewe-ftp-ocx-activex-control || rpm -q easewe-ftp-ocx-activex-control || easewe-ftp-ocx-activex-control --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.5.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easewe-ftp-ocx-activex-control sudo apt install easewe-ftp-ocx-activex-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5.0.9> sudo apt-mark hold easewe-ftp-ocx-activex-control

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

dnf --showduplicates list easewe-ftp-ocx-activex-control sudo dnf downgrade easewe-ftp-ocx-activex-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5.0.9> sudo dnf versionlock add easewe-ftp-ocx-activex-control

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-2011-5292?

easewe ftp ocx activex control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-5292 being exploited?

CVE-2011-5292 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-2011-5292 affect?

CVE-2011-5292 affects easewe ftp ocx activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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) Execut

How urgent is CVE-2011-5292?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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