CVE-2023-53770

HIGH
Published Dec 9, 2025 Modified Dec 19, 2025 CWE-260

Description

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-260 CWE-260

Affected Products

Vendor Product
minidvblinux minidvblinux

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53770? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-53770? +
CVE-2023-53770 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53770? +
CVE-2023-53770 affects products from minidvblinux, specifically: minidvblinux. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53770? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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