Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in MiniDVBLinux 5.4
CVE-2023-53771

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Minidvblinux

Status
Minidvblinux Change Root Password Poc
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53771?

MiniDVBLinux 5.4 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass flaw that enables attackers to change the root password without prior authentication. By sending specially crafted POST requests to the system setup endpoint with altered SYSTEM_PASSWORD parameters, an unauthorized user can reset root credentials and potentially gain full control over the system.

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Affected Version(s)

MiniDVBLinux Change Root Password PoC <=5.4

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-53771 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51094
exploit
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-57...
third-party-advisory
https://www.minidvblinux.de
product

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
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