MiniDVBLinux up to 5.4 GET Parameter File path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in MiniDVBLinux up to 5.4. Affected is an unknown function of the component GET Parameter Handler. This manipulation of the argument File causes path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-53772. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in MiniDVBLinux up to 5.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument file with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was released by Gjoko Krstic as 51097. The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-53772 since 12/08/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (51097). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

12/08/2025 CVE reserved
12/10/2025 +2 days Advisory disclosed
12/10/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/19/2025 +9 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 51097
Researcher: Gjoko Krstic
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-53772 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53772
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-335521
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/10/2025 07:45
Updated: 12/19/2025 23:33
Changes: 12/10/2025 07:45 (71), 12/19/2025 23:33 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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