CVE-2023-53959 - FileZilla Client 3.63.1 DLL Hijacking via Missing TextShaping.dll

CVE-2023-53959 - FileZilla Client 3.63.1 DLL Hijacking via Missing TextShaping.dll

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CVE ID : CVE-2023-53959
Published : Dec. 19, 2025, 9:15 p.m. | 33 minutes ago
Description : FileZilla Client 3.63.1 contains a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code by placing a crafted TextShaping.dll in the application directory. Attackers can generate a reverse shell payload using msfvenom and replace the missing DLL to achieve remote code execution when the application launches.
Severity: 9.8 | CRITICAL
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