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

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.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2011-5293 is an arbitrary file-write flaw in a ThreeDify Designer ActiveX control. If a vulnerable control is installed and allowed to run in a browser context, remote content could cause files to be written to chosen paths. Sources do not provide CVSS, a patch statement, or evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize if the organization still operates legacy Windows or Internet Explorer-dependent workflows with ThreeDify Designer installed. Otherwise, this is mainly an asset-discovery and legacy-risk cleanup item. The business urgency depends on whether the vulnerable ActiveX control is present and executable.

Technical view

The reported issue is in the cmdSave method of ThreeDify.ThreeDifyDesigner.1 in ActiveSolid.dll for ThreeDify Designer 5.0.2. The method accepts a pathname argument that can be used for arbitrary file writes. The source bundle lists no CWE, CVSS vector, CPEs, or confirmed fixed version.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in legacy Windows environments where ThreeDify Designer 5.0.2 installed the ActiveX control and browser policy still permits that control to run. Modern environments without this software or without ActiveX/Internet Explorer-style execution are unlikely to be exposed based on the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The CVE describes remote attacker capability, but the bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat this as a potentially serious legacy-client exposure, especially where untrusted web content can instantiate installed ActiveX controls.

Researcher notes

Key gaps are material: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, fixed version, or exploit-status evidence is provided. Analysis should focus on confirming the control’s presence, browser reachability, and policy controls. Do not assume broader ThreeDify versions are affected beyond the cited 5.0.2 description.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory endpoints for ThreeDify Designer 5.0.2 and ActiveSolid.dll.
  • Disable or remove the ThreeDify ActiveX control where not required.
  • Restrict ActiveX execution through browser and endpoint policy.
  • Check ThreeDify or HTBridge guidance for any vendor-provided update.
  • Reduce exposure to untrusted web content on affected legacy hosts.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether ActiveSolid.dll exists on managed Windows endpoints.
  • Check browser policy for allowed ActiveX controls and trusted sites.
  • Review software inventory for ThreeDify Designer 5.0.2 installations.
  • Verify that unnecessary ActiveX controls are disabled or removed.
  • Monitor affected hosts for unexpected file creation by browser processes.
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Confidence
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