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6.4

Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional lets attackers write files

CVE-2011-5291 · published 11 years ago
Summary

Versions of Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 3.x prior to 3.0.2 contain a function that can be tricked into creating or overwriting any file on the computer. This could let a remote user place malicious code or alter data without permission. Upgrade to version 3.0.2 or later, or apply the vendor’s patch, to stop this behavior.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ashampoo_gmbh_\&_co. ashampoo_3d_cad_professional_3 3.0
3.0.1
cpe:2.3:a:ashampoo_gmbh_\&_co.:ashampoo_3d_cad_professional_3:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The SaveData method in the Cygnicon.ViewControl.1 ActiveX control in CyViewer.ocx in Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 3.x before 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a pathname...
The SaveData method in the Cygnicon.ViewControl.1 ActiveX control in CyViewer.ocx in Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 3.x before 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a pathname in the first argument.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.4 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published1 Jan 2015
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-5291 · NVD
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