CVE-2023-53959CWE-427

FileZilla Client 3.63.1 DLL Hijacking via Missing TextShaping.dll

High · published December 19, 2025

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafted DLL in the wrong hands could spell disaster for FileZilla Client 3.63.1! This DLL hijacking vulnerability lets attackers run malicious code just by placing a sneaky TextShaping.dll in the app's directory. 🚨 Think of it like a delivery service that accidentally accepts a fake package labeled 'urgent documents' — the handlers inside are oblivious and will execute whatever is inside without checking. That's how the FileZilla Client could be tricked into running harmful code! If an attacker successfully replaces the DLL, they could trigger a reverse shell payload, potentially granting them full control over the system. Imagine an intruder walking right into your digital office and taking charge of everything – that's the gravity of this breach!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that accidentally accepts a fake package labeled 'urgent documents' — the handlers inside are oblivious and will execute whatever is inside without checking. That's how the FileZilla Client could be tricked into running harmful code! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the FileZilla Client by placing a crafted TextShaping.dll in the application directory, enabling remote code execution when the application launches. By using tools like msfvenom, they can easily generate malicious payloads.

What to do

If an attacker successfully replaces the DLL, they could trigger a reverse shell payload, potentially granting them full control over the system. Imagine an intruder walking right into your digital office and taking charge of everything – that's the gravity of this breach! To protect yourself, update FileZilla Client to the latest version immediately. Additionally, ensure that no unauthorized DLLs are present in your application directories and consider implementing file integrity monitoring to catch these sneaky replacements early. 🛡️ This is fixable! Stay vigilant, patch promptly, and you'll have your system secured in no time. You've got this! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00853 · 57.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-427 · Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Published
2025-12-19T21:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 21:05Z
    FileZilla Client 3.63.1 DLL Hijacking via Missing TextShaping.dll
    cvelistv5