CVE-2023-53771

CRITICAL EPSS 54.1%
Published Dec 9, 20256mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
9.3 CVSS 4.0
Critical
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Published Dec 9, 2025 6mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows remote attackers to change the root password without authentication. Attackers can send crafted POST requests to the system setup endpoint with modified SYSTEM_PASSWORD parameters to reset root credentials.

CVSS Details

Base Score
9.3
Exploitability
—
Impact
—
Vector string
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope X

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
54.1% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function Authentication

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
minidvblinuxminidvblinux* ≤5.4

References 4

  • exploit-db.com https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51094
    ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
  • minidvblinux.de https://www.minidvblinux.de
    Product
  • vulncheck.com https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-unauthenticated-root-password-change-via-system-setup
    Third Party Advisory
  • zeroscience.mk https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5715.php
    ExploitThird Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.