HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-42130
HIGH

CVE-2023-42130

CWE-22Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-42130 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

a10networks2 product(s)
advanced core operating systemthunder application delivery controller
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://support.a10networks.com/support/security_advisory/a10-acos-file-access-vulnerability/
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1496/
ADVISORYhttps://support.a10networks.com/support/security_advisory/a10-acos-file-access-vulnerability/
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1496/

All References (4)

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

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-42130
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 3, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-42130 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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