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

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-42130 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in a10 thunder adc. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 03-05-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 18-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted DirectoryThe product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.