CVE-2026-40175

Published: Apr 10, 2026 Last Modified: Apr 16, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 4,8
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: high
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: none

Description

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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.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0024
Percentile
0,5th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 6 Days)

113

Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences in HTTP Headers ('HTTP Request/Response Splitting')

Incomplete
Abstraction: Variant Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Modify Application Data Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Web Based, Web Server
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444

Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')

Incomplete
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Non-Repudiation Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Unexpected State Hide Activities Bypass Protection Mechanism
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Web Based, Web Server
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918

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Incomplete
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Bypass Protection Mechanism
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML, Web Based, Web Server
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https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10660#issuecomment-4224…
https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10660#issuecomment-4224168081
https://github.com/axios/axios/commit/03cdfc99e8db32a390e12…
https://github.com/axios/axios/commit/03cdfc99e8db32a390e12128208b6778492cee9c
https://github.com/axios/axios/commit/363185461b90b1b78845d…
https://github.com/axios/axios/commit/363185461b90b1b78845dc8a99a1f103d9b122a1
https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10660
https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10660
https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10688
https://github.com/axios/axios/pull/10688
https://github.com/axios/axios/releases/tag/v0.31.0
https://github.com/axios/axios/releases/tag/v0.31.0
https://github.com/axios/axios/releases/tag/v1.15.0
https://github.com/axios/axios/releases/tag/v1.15.0
https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-fvc…
https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-fvcv-3m26-pcqx