Multiple Vulnerabilities in Axios Affecting Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

A series of vulnerabilities in Axios, a promise-based HTTP client, were discovered, affecting Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Key issues include improper handling of NO_PROXY rules, which could allow attackers to bypass proxy restrictions and access internal services, leading to server-side request forgery (CVE-2025-62718, CVE-2026-42043). Additionally, Axios failed to protect HTTP header values from prototype pollution, enabling HTTP header injection (CVE-2026-40175). A vulnerability affecting JSON response processing could lead to authorization bypass or privilege escalation (CVE-2026-42044). These vulnerabilities were identified by multiple researchers, including Ameer Assadi and Yu Bao. Users are advised to update their systems to mitigate these risks. The vulnerabilities were disclosed in August 2026, with patches available for affected versions.

Key Points: • Axios vulnerabilities could lead to server-side request forgery and HTTP header injection. • Affected systems include Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with specific CVEs assigned for each issue. • Immediate system updates are recommended to mitigate these vulnerabilities.