CVE-2023-42130 A10 Thunder ADC FileMgmtExport Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Read and Deletion Vulnerability

High 8.3 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 18 Sep 2024

Authenticated attackers can read and delete arbitrary files on A10 Thunder ADC devices due to improper path validation in the FileMgmtExport class.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-42130?

CVE-2023-42130 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in A10 Thunder ADC, published on 3 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

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.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42130?

It affects 1 product.

Products include A10networks Advanced Core Operating System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42130?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42130 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-42130 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42130 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8f57-mjm2-427q.