CVE-2023-53771

Critical

Description

MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows remote attackers to change the root password without authentication. Attackers can send crafted POST requests to the system setup endpoint with modified SYSTEM_PASSWORD parameters to reset root credentials.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMinidvblinux
PublishedDec 9, 2025
First seenDec 9, 2025

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
minidvblinux minidvblinuxv ≤ 5.4—

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