Auth bypass in Minidvblinux

CVE-2023-53773

MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an unauthenticated vulnerability in the tv_action.sh script that allows remote attackers to generate live stream snapshots through the Simple VDR Protocol. Attackers can request /tpl/tv_action.sh to create and retrieve a live TV screenshot stored in /var/www/images/tv.jpg without authentication.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.005 (42.5th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 43rd percentile — 42.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2023-53773: held from 0.005 to 0.005.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: -0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53773?
CVE-2023-53773 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Minidvblinux, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2025-12-09.
How severe is CVE-2023-53773?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.