CVE-2026-40175
Axios has Unrestricted Cloud Metadata Exfiltration via Header Injection Chain
Description
Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to 1.15.0 and 0.3.1, the Axios library is vulnerable to a specific "Gadget" attack chain that allows Prototype Pollution in any third-party dependency to be escalated into Remote Code Execution (RCE) or Full Cloud Compromise (via AWS IMDSv2 bypass). This vulnerability is fixed in 1.15.0 and 0.3.1.
INFO
Published Date :
April 10, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 21, 2026, 7:44 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Axios library to version 1.15.0 or later.
- Review dependencies for potential prototype pollution vulnerabilities.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-40175 has a 12 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-40175.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/axios/axios/commit/03cdfc99e8db32a390e12128208b6778492cee9c | Patch |
| https://github.com/axios/axios/commit/363185461b90b1b78845dc8a99a1f103d9b122a1 | Patch |
| https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10660 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10688 | Patch |
| https://github.com/axios/axios/releases/tag/v0.31.0 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/axios/axios/releases/tag/v1.15.0 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-fvcv-3m26-pcqx | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10660#issuecomment-4224168081 | Issue Tracking Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-40175 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-40175
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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JavaScript HTML
Axios CRLF Injection (CVE-2026-40175) 취약점 대응 가이드 및 fetch 기반 마이그레이션 분석
Scan local repos for vulnerable axios versions (CVE-2026-40175) and patch interactively
JavaScript
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TypeScript CSS JavaScript
CVE-2026-40175
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Dockerfile JavaScript
Simple commands to create a test/fake axios npm package for policy detection
axios サプライチェーン攻撃 感染チェックスクリプト
PowerShell Shell
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HTML JavaScript CSS Gherkin
Getting information from libreo wallboxes
JavaScript
📡 PoC auto collect from GitHub. ⚠️ Be careful Malware.
security cve exploit poc vulnerability
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-40175 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Critical Axios Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution – PoC Released
The cybersecurity community is on high alert after the disclosure of a critical security flaw in Axios, a widely used promise-based HTTP client for Node.js and browsers. Security researcher Jason Saay ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-40175 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:axios:axios:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.15.0 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/axios/axios/commit/03cdfc99e8db32a390e12128208b6778492cee9c Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/axios/axios/commit/363185461b90b1b78845dc8a99a1f103d9b122a1 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10660 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10688 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/axios/axios/releases/tag/v0.31.0 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/axios/axios/releases/tag/v1.15.0 Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-fvcv-3m26-pcqx Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10660#issuecomment-4224168081 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to 1.15.0, the Axios library is vulnerable to a specific "Gadget" attack chain that allows Prototype Pollution in any third-party dependency to be escalated into Remote Code Execution (RCE) or Full Cloud Compromise (via AWS IMDSv2 bypass). This vulnerability is fixed in 1.15.0. Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to 1.15.0 and 0.3.1, the Axios library is vulnerable to a specific "Gadget" attack chain that allows Prototype Pollution in any third-party dependency to be escalated into Remote Code Execution (RCE) or Full Cloud Compromise (via AWS IMDSv2 bypass). This vulnerability is fixed in 1.15.0 and 0.3.1. Added Reference https://github.com/axios/axios/commit/03cdfc99e8db32a390e12128208b6778492cee9c Added Reference https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10688 Added Reference https://github.com/axios/axios/releases/tag/v0.31.0 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Apr. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10660#issuecomment-4224168081 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to 1.15.0, the Axios library is vulnerable to a specific "Gadget" attack chain that allows Prototype Pollution in any third-party dependency to be escalated into Remote Code Execution (RCE) or Full Cloud Compromise (via AWS IMDSv2 bypass). This vulnerability is fixed in 1.15.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-113 Added CWE CWE-918 Added CWE CWE-444 Added Reference https://github.com/axios/axios/commit/363185461b90b1b78845dc8a99a1f103d9b122a1 Added Reference https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10660 Added Reference https://github.com/axios/axios/releases/tag/v1.15.0 Added Reference https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-fvcv-3m26-pcqx