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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-42130?

advanced core operating system: upgrade to 5.2.1, 6.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-42130 being exploited?

CVE-2023-42130 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-42130 affect?

CVE-2023-42130 affects advanced core operating system. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-42130?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-42130 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting advanced core operating system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 operati

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: a10networks

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-03 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

a10networks advanced core operating system UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.1.0 and < 5.2.1 · >= 6.0.0 and < 6.0.2 · 4.1.4 · 4.1.4 gr1 · 4.1.4 gr1-p1 · 4.1.4 gr1-p10 · 4.1.4 gr1-p11 · 4.1.4 gr1-p12

Fixed in: 5.2.1, 6.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1.4

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-42130?

advanced core operating system: upgrade to 5.2.1, 6.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-42130 being exploited?

CVE-2023-42130 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-42130 affect?

CVE-2023-42130 affects advanced core operating system. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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

How urgent is CVE-2023-42130?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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