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CVE-2026-42043

Axios server-side request forgery (SSRF)

7.2 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.58%
  1. Published24 Apr 2026

Description

Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to 1.15.1 and 0.31.1, an attacker who can influence the target URL of an Axios request can use any address in the 127.0.0.0/8 range (other than 127.0.0.1) to completely bypass the NO_PROXY protection. This vulnerability is due to an incomplete for CVE-2025-62718, This vulnerability is fixed in 1.15.1 and 0.31.1.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected products

Axios≥ 1.0.0 < 1.15.1 · < 0.31.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Axios≥ 1.15.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-42043 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-42043 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.58%.

How severe is CVE-2026-42043?

CVE-2026-42043 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-42043?

Affected products include Axios.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42043?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Axios 1.15.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.