CVE-2026-67321
CVE-2026-67321 is a high-severity vulnerability in Axios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-674.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-674
- Affected product: Axios
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
axios versions 0.31.1 before 0.33.0 and 1.15.1 before 1.18.0 contain an incomplete depth-limit bypass in toFormData.js when serializing objects with top-level keys ending in '{}'. Attackers who control object keys and nested values passed to axios form or parameter serialization can trigger a RangeError from JSON.stringify, causing denial of service in the affected request path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-67321?
- axios versions 0.31.1 before 0.33.0 and 1.15.1 before 1.18.0 contain an incomplete depth-limit bypass in toFormData.js when serializing objects with top-level keys ending in '{}'. Attackers who control object keys and nested values passed to axios form or parameter serialization can trigger a RangeError from JSON.stringify, causing denial of service in the affected request path.
- How severe is CVE-2026-67321?
- CVE-2026-67321 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-67321 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-67321?
- CVE-2026-67321 affects Axios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-67321?
- 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.
- When was CVE-2026-67321 published?
- CVE-2026-67321 was published on 2026-08-01 and last updated on 2026-09-01.
References
- https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-hcpx-6fm6-wx23
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/axios-before-denial-of-service-via-maxdepth-bypass
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:axios:axios:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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