CVE-2023-42130

Name: CVE-2023-42130
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:15:52.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42130 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.07%

79.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
A10networks	Advanced Core Operating System	>= 5.1.0, < 5.2.1
A10networks	Advanced Core Operating System	>= 6.0.0, < 6.0.2
A10networks	Advanced Core Operating System	4.1.4
A10networks	Advanced Core Operating System	5.2.1

References

https://support.a10networks.com/support/security_advisory/a10-acos-file-access-vulnerability/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1496/Third Party Advisory
https://support.a10networks.com/support/security_advisory/a10-acos-file-access-vulnerability/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1496/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42130?

How severe is CVE-2023-42130?

CVE-2023-42130 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42130?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST