CVE-2023-53774 MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Simple VideoDiskRecorder Protocol Remote Code Execution

Medium 6.9 Published 9 Dec 2025 Updated 7 Apr 2026

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on MiniDVBLinux systems via the SVDRP protocol, potentially taking full control of the video disk recorder.

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-2023-53774?

CVE-2023-53774 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in MiniDVBLinux Simple VideoDiskRecorder Protocol SVDRP (svdrpsend.sh) Exploit, 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 a remote code execution vulnerability in the SVDRP protocol that allows remote attackers to send commands to manipulate TV systems. Attackers can send crafted SVDRP commands through the svdrpsend.sh script to execute messages and potentially control the video disk recorder remotely.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53774?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Minidvblinux Minidvblinux.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53774?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53774 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-53774 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-53774 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8wjp-8f9v-ph26.