CVE-2023-53770 MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Unauthenticated Configuration Download via Backup Endpoint
Remote attackers can download sensitive system configuration archives containing credentials via an unauthenticated backup endpoint.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-53770?
CVE-2023-53770 is a high-severity vulnerability in MiniDVBLinux(TM) Distribution (MLD), published on 9 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-260
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53770?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Minidvblinux Minidvblinux.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53770?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53770 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-53770 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-53770 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in MiniDVBLinux(TM) Distribution (MLD)
- CVE-2022-50691 MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Remote Root Command Execution via commands.sh
- CVE-2023-53771 MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Unauthenticated Root Password Change via System Setup
- CVE-2025-25038 MiniDVBLinux Root Command Injection
- CVE-2023-53772 MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability via About Page
- CVE-2023-53773 MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Unauthenticated Live Stream Disclosure via tv_action.sh
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mx46-g635-gjjg.