CVE-2023-53772 (GCVE-0-2023-53772)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-09 20:55 – Updated: 2025-12-10 16:46
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Summary
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.
Severity ?
8.7 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CWE
  • CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
MiniDVBLinux MiniDVBLinux Affected: <=5.4
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Credits
LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
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