CVE-2023-42130
HIGHA10networks Advanced Core Operating System < 5.2.1 - Path Traversal
Title source: ruleDescription
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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory x_research-advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1496/
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
https://support.a10networks.com/support/security_advisory/a10-acos-file-access-vulnerability/
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0207
EPSS Percentile
78.9%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-22
Status
published
Products (3)
a10networks/advanced_core_operating_system
4.1.4 (16 CPE variants)
a10networks/advanced_core_operating_system
5.2.1 (10 CPE variants)
a10networks/advanced_core_operating_system
5.1.0 - 5.2.1
Published
May 03, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026