CVE-2023-53772
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BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-12-09

Last updated on: 2025-12-09

Assigner: VulnCheck

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.
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Published
2025-12-09
Last Modified
2025-12-09
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2023-53772
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minidvblinux minidvblinux 5.4
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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in MiniDVBLinux 5.4 allows attackers to read sensitive system files by exploiting the 'file' GET parameter on the about page. By supplying specific file paths, attackers can disclose arbitrary file contents on the affected device.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive system files, potentially exposing confidential information, system configurations, or credentials, which can be leveraged for further attacks or system compromise.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by sending crafted HTTP GET requests to the affected device's about page, manipulating the 'file' GET parameter to request sensitive system files. A proof-of-concept Python script named mldhd_fd.py is available that sends such requests and extracts the file contents from the response. Alternatively, you can manually test by using curl or wget commands to request the about page with the 'file' parameter set to sensitive file paths, for example: curl 'http://<target-ip>/about?file=/etc/passwd'. If the response contains the contents of the requested file, the system is vulnerable. [3, 4]

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