CVE-2023-42130: a10networks Advanced Core Operating System

High severity, CVSS 8.8. EPSS: 2.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Affected products

• a10networks Advanced Core Operating System: from 5.1.0, before 5.2.1 (fixed in 5.2.1); from 6.0.0, before 6.0.2 (fixed in 6.0.2); version 4.1.4 only; version 5.2.1 only

Published 2024-05-03. Last modified 2026-06-17.