Vulnerability Description
Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to 1.15.1 and 0.31.1, toFormData recursively walks nested objects with no depth limit, so a deeply nested value passed as request data crashes the Node.js process with a RangeError. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.15.1 and 0.31.1.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Axios | Axios | < 0.31.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-62hf-57xw-28j9ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-62hf-57xw-28j9ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-42039?
CVE-2026-42039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to 1.15.1 and 0.31.1, toFormData recursively walks nested objects with no depth limit, so a deeply nested value passed as reques...
How severe is CVE-2026-42039?
CVE-2026-42039 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42039?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Axios Axios.