Vulnerability Description
Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to 1.15.1 and 0.31.1, for stream request bodies, maxBodyLength is bypassed when maxRedirects is set to 0 (native http/https transport path). Oversized streamed uploads are sent fully even when the caller sets strict body limits. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.15.1 and 0.31.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Axios | Axios | < 0.31.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-5c9x-8gcm-mpgxExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-5c9x-8gcm-mpgxExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-42034?
CVE-2026-42034 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to 1.15.1 and 0.31.1, for stream request bodies, maxBodyLength is bypassed when maxRedirects is set to 0 (native http/https tran...
How severe is CVE-2026-42034?
CVE-2026-42034 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42034?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Axios Axios.