CVE-2011-5293: The cmdSave method in the ThreeDify.ThreeDifyDesigner.1 ActiveX control in ActiveSolid.dll in ThreeDify Design

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-5293 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting threedify designer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The cmdSave method in the ThreeDify.ThreeDifyDesigner.1 ActiveX control in ActiveSolid.dll in ThreeDify Designer 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a pathname in the argument.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-01-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: threediffy

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

threediffy threedify designer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy threedify-designer || rpm -q threedify-designer || threedify-designer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison threedify-designer sudo apt install threedify-designer=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold threedify-designer

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

dnf --showduplicates list threedify-designer sudo dnf downgrade threedify-designer-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add threedify-designer

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-2011-5293?

threedify designer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-5293 being exploited?

CVE-2011-5293 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-2011-5293 affect?

CVE-2011-5293 affects threedify designer. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). The cmdSave method in the ThreeDify.ThreeDifyDesigner.1 ActiveX control in ActiveSolid.dll in ThreeDify Designer 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a pathname in the argument.

How urgent is CVE-2011-5293?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2011-5288 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE Multiple buffer overflows in the ThreeDify.ThreeDifyDesigner.1 ActiveX control in ActiveSolid.dll in ThreeDify

References

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