How severe is CVE-2023-42129?

CVE-2023-42129 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42129 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42129?

CVE-2023-42129 primarily affects A10networks Advanced Core Operating System. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42129?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-42129 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42129 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46588.

When was CVE-2023-42129 published?

CVE-2023-42129 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42129

CVE-2023-42129 is a medium-severity vulnerability in A10networks Advanced Core Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46588
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: A10networks Advanced Core Operating System
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A10 Thunder ADC ShowTechDownloadView Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of A10 Thunder ADC. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ShowTechDownloadView 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 disclose information in the context of the service account. . Was ZDI-CAN-17899.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42129?: A10 Thunder ADC ShowTechDownloadView Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of A10 Thunder ADC. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ShowTechDownloadView 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 disclose information in the context of the service account. . Was ZDI-CAN-17899.
How severe is CVE-2023-42129?: CVE-2023-42129 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42129 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42129?: CVE-2023-42129 primarily affects A10networks Advanced Core Operating System. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42129?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42129 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42129 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46588.
When was CVE-2023-42129 published?: CVE-2023-42129 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p4:sp1:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:4.1.4:gr1-p9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:5.2.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:5.2.1:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:5.2.1:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:5.2.1:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:5.2.1:p4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:5.2.1:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:5.2.1:p6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:5.2.1:p7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:5.2.1:p8:*:*:*:*:*:*

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