CVE-2023-42130

HIGH
Published May 3, 2024 Modified Aug 18, 2025 CWE-22

Description

A10 Thunder ADC FileMgmtExport Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Read and Deletion Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files on affected installations of A10 Thunder ADC. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the FileMgmtExport class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to read and delete files in the context of the service account. . Was ZDI-CAN-17905.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor Product
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks advanced_core_operating_system
a10networks thunder_application_delivery_controller

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42130? +
A10 Thunder ADC FileMgmtExport Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Read and Deletion Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files on affected installations of A10 Thunder ADC. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the FileMgmtExport class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to read and delete files in the context of the service account. . Was ZDI-CAN-17905. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-42130? +
CVE-2023-42130 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42130? +
CVE-2023-42130 affects products from a10networks, specifically: advanced_core_operating_system, thunder_application_delivery_controller. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-42130? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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