CVE-2023-53772
MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability via About Page
Description
MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive system files through the 'file' GET parameter. Attackers can exploit the about page by supplying file paths to disclose arbitrary file contents on the affected device.
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
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53772
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Sanitize the 'file' GET parameter to prevent path traversal.
- Implement proper input validation and allowlisting.
- Restrict access to sensitive system files.
- Update the MiniDVBLinux software.
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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 arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive system files through the 'file' GET parameter. Attackers can exploit the about page by supplying file paths to disclose arbitrary file contents on the affected device. 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-22 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51097 Added Reference https://www.minidvblinux.de Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-arbitrary-file-read-vulnerability-via-about-page Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5719.php