CVE-2023-53772

Name: CVE-2023-53772
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-09T21:15:52.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53772 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Minidvblinux	Minidvblinux	<= 5.4

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51097Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.minidvblinux.deProduct
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-arbitrary-file-read-vulnerability-via-about-pageThird Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5719.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53772?

How severe is CVE-2023-53772?

CVE-2023-53772 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53772?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST