Axios: Node HTTP adapter prototype-pollution gadget allows request socket hijack via inherited createConnection
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-101905
Summary
Axios: Node HTTP adapter prototype-pollution gadget allows request socket hijack via inherited createConnection
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 19% 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: 7.6. EPSS probability: 0.3%; percentile: 19%.
Sources
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