CVE-2023-53770
MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Unauthenticated Configuration Download via Backup Endpoint
Description
MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an unauthenticated configuration download vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access sensitive system configuration files through a direct object reference. Attackers can exploit the backup download endpoint by sending a GET request with 'action=getconfig' to retrieve a complete system configuration archive containing sensitive credentials.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 9, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 19, 2025, 7:21 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MiniDVBLinux to the latest secure version.
- Implement authentication for configuration download.
- Review and restrict access to sensitive files.
- Disable unnecessary services and endpoints.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-53770.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51091 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.minidvblinux.de | Product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-unauthenticated-configuration-download-via-backup-endpoint | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5713.php | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:minidvblinux:minidvblinux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 5.4 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51091 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.minidvblinux.de Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-unauthenticated-configuration-download-via-backup-endpoint Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5713.php Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an unauthenticated configuration download vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access sensitive system configuration files through a direct object reference. Attackers can exploit the backup download endpoint by sending a GET request with 'action=getconfig' to retrieve a complete system configuration archive containing sensitive credentials. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/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 Added CWE CWE-260 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51091 Added Reference https://www.minidvblinux.de Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-unauthenticated-configuration-download-via-backup-endpoint Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5713.php