Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-53773 · published 9 December 2025
CVE-2023-53773: Minidvblinux missing authentication for critical function vulnerability
MMinidvblinux · Minidvblinux
MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an unauthenticated vulnerability in the tv_action.sh script that allows remote attackers to generate live stream snapshots through the Simple VDR Protocol. Attackers can request /tpl/tv_action.sh to create and retrieve a live TV screenshot stored in /var/www/images/tv.jpg without authentication.
Description
MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains an unauthenticated vulnerability in the tv_action.sh script that allows remote attackers to generate live stream snapshots through the Simple VDR Protocol. Attackers can request /tpl/tv_action.sh to create and retrieve a live TV screenshot stored in /var/www/images/tv.jpg without authentication.
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:
Affected products
1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.
References
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51095 | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.minidvblinux.de | Product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-unauthenticated-live-stream-disclosure-via-tvactionsh | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5716.php | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
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Related vulnerabilities
Same products first, then exploited flaws of the same weakness class.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-53773), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.