Path Traversal in Minidvblinux
CVE-2023-53772
MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive system files through the 'file' GET parameter. Attackers can exploit the about page by supplying file paths to disclose arbitrary file contents on the affected device.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.010 (60.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 60th percentile — 60.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.009 · newest: 0.010 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Minidvblinux — versions <=5.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51097 (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
- www.minidvblinux.de (Product, product)
- www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5719.php (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-arbitrary-file-read-vulnerability-via… (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-53772?
- CVE-2023-53772 is a high-severity vulnerability in Minidvblinux, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-12-09.
- How severe is CVE-2023-53772?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.