CVE-2023-53771

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: December 09, 2025 Modified: December 19, 2025
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51094
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.minidvblinux.de
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-unauthenticated-root-password-change-via-system-setup
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5715.php
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.2%
79th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

Affected Vendors

minidvblinux

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