CVE-2014-125125
CVE-2014-125125 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2014-9813
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in A10 Networks AX Loadbalancer versions 2.6.1-GR1-P5, 2.7.0, and earlier. The vulnerability resides in the handling of the filename parameter in the /xml/downloads endpoint, which fails to properly sanitize user input. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by sending crafted HTTP requests containing directory traversal sequences to read arbitrary files outside the intended directory. The files returned by the vulnerable endpoint are deleted from the system after retrieval. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as SSL certificates and private keys, as well as unintended file deletion.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-125125?
- A path traversal vulnerability exists in A10 Networks AX Loadbalancer versions 2.6.1-GR1-P5, 2.7.0, and earlier. The vulnerability resides in the handling of the filename parameter in the /xml/downloads endpoint, which fails to properly sanitize user input. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by sending crafted HTTP requests containing directory traversal sequences to read arbitrary files outside the intended directory. The files returned by the vulnerable endpoint are deleted from the system after retrieval. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as SSL certificates and private keys, as well as unintended file deletion.
- How severe is CVE-2014-125125?
- CVE-2014-125125 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-125125 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-125125?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2014-125125 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2014-125125 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2014-9813.
- When was CVE-2014-125125 published?
- CVE-2014-125125 was published on 2025-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/a10networks_ax_directory_traversal.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31261
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/a10-networks-ax-loadbalancer-path-traversal
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