CVE-2023-53770 (GCVE-0-2023-53770)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-09 20:53 – Updated: 2026-07-28 01:47
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Unauthenticated Configuration Download via Backup Endpoint
Summary
MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an unauthenticated configuration download vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access sensitive system configuration files through a direct object reference. Attackers can exploit the backup download endpoint by sending a GET request with 'action=getconfig' to retrieve a complete system configuration archive containing sensitive credentials.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-12-10 16:47 UTC
CWE
- CWE-260 - Password in Configuration File
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51091 | exploit |
| https://www.minidvblinux.de | product |
| https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL… | third-party-advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniDVBLinux | MiniDVBLinux(TM) Distribution (MLD) |
Affected:
<=5.4
cpe:2.3:a:distribution:distribution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2023-03-27 00:00
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