CVE-2026-40175
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to 1.15.0, the Axios library is vulnerable to a specific "Gadget" attack chain that allows Prototype Pollution in any third-party dependency to be escalated into Remote Code Execution (RCE) or Full Cloud Compromise (via AWS IMDSv2 bypass). This vulnerability is fixed in 1.15.0.

Wiz Threat Research note: This vulnerability's CVSS vector has been overridden to Privileges Required LOW by the Wiz Research team, as exploitation is situational, and requires chaining with an additional prototype pollution vulnerability.


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