DLL Search Order Hijacking in Hubstaff by Hubstaff
CVE-2023-53937

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hubstaff

Status
Hubstaff
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53937?

Hubstaff 1.6.14 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit DLL search order hijacking by substituting a missing system32 wow64log.dll with a malicious library. This manipulation can lead to executing arbitrary code and obtaining a reverse shell during application startup, making it a potential entry point for unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

Hubstaff 1.6.13, 1.6.14

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-53937 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51461
exploit
https://hubstaff.com/
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hubstaff-dll-search-...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ahsan Azad
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CVE-2023-53937 : DLL Search Order Hijacking in Hubstaff by Hubstaff