Axios: HTTP/2 adapter bypasses configured DNS lookup and proxy controls

Date Sep 30, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm ยท axios
CVE CVE-2026-101898
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-101898

Summary

Axios: HTTP/2 adapter bypasses configured DNS lookup and proxy controls

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for axios. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 42% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether axios is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 7.0. EPSS probability: 0.5%; percentile: 42%.

Sources

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