CVE-2023-53771
MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Unauthenticated Root Password Change via System Setup
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 9, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 9, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MiniDVBLinux to the latest version.
- Remove or restrict access to the system setup endpoint.
- Implement robust authentication for all system endpoints.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 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 Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51094 Added Reference https://www.minidvblinux.de Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-unauthenticated-root-password-change-via-system-setup Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5715.php