Arbitrary File Disclosure in MiniDVBLinux 5.4 by MiniDVBLinux
CVE-2023-53772

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Minidvblinux

Status
Minidvblinux
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53772?

MiniDVBLinux version 5.4 has a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit the 'file' parameter through the about page, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive system files. By manipulating file paths, malicious actors can read arbitrary file contents from the affected device, posing a significant risk to system integrity and confidentiality.

Affected Version(s)

MiniDVBLinux <=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-2023-53772 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51097
exploit
https://www.minidvblinux.de
product
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-57...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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CVE-2023-53772 : Arbitrary File Disclosure in MiniDVBLinux 5.4 by MiniDVBLinux