8.7
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2023-53773
MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Unauthenticated Live Stream Disclosure via tv_action.sh
Description

MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an unauthenticated vulnerability in the tv_action.sh script that allows remote attackers to generate live stream snapshots through the Simple VDR Protocol. Attackers can request /tpl/tv_action.sh to create and retrieve a live TV screenshot stored in /var/www/images/tv.jpg without authentication.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 9, 2025, 9:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 9, 2025, 9:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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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
Enforce authentication on tv_action.sh to prevent unauthorized snapshot generation.
  • Implement authentication for tv_action.sh.
  • Restrict access to the script.
  • Monitor script execution for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51095
https://www.minidvblinux.de
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-unauthenticated-live-stream-disclosure-via-tvactionsh
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5716.php
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53773 vulnerability over time.

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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 unauthenticated vulnerability in the tv_action.sh script that allows remote attackers to generate live stream snapshots through the Simple VDR Protocol. Attackers can request /tpl/tv_action.sh to create and retrieve a live TV screenshot stored in /var/www/images/tv.jpg without authentication.
    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-306
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51095
    Added Reference https://www.minidvblinux.de
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-unauthenticated-live-stream-disclosure-via-tvactionsh
    Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5716.php
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.7
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