CVE-2023-53771 - CVE House
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Status published Critical CVE-2023-53771

MiniDVBLinux 5.4 Unauthenticated Root Password Change via System Setup

Vulnerability 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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab

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Affected Vendor

MiniDVBLinux

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Affected Software

MiniDVBLinux Change Root Password PoC
Vulnerable Versions:
<=5.4

Timeline

Official Publish: December 9th, 2025
Last Modified: April 7th, 2026
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial Access
T1078 Valid Accounts
Persistence
T1136 Create Account
Persistence
T1098 Account Manipulation
Privilege Escalation
T1021 Remote Services
Lateral Movement