CVE-2026-67321: axios 0.31.1 before 0.33.0 and 1.15.1 before 1.18.0 Denial of Service via maxDepth bypass

Published Aug 1, 2026
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Updated

axios versions 0.31.1 before 0.33.0 and 1.15.1 before 1.18.0 contain an incomplete depth-limit bypass in toFormData.js when serializing objects with top-level keys ending in '{}'. Attackers who control object keys and nested values passed to axios form or parameter serialization can trigger a RangeError from JSON.stringify, causing denial of service in the affected request path.

Affected Software

2 affected components
npm/axios>=0.31.1<0.33.0
npm/axios>=1.15.1<1.18.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade axios to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.33.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade axios to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.18.0

Event History

Aug 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-67321?

CVE-2026-67321 has a risk score of 26, indicating a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-67321?

To fix CVE-2026-67321, upgrade axios to version 0.33.0 or later to mitigate the denial of service risk.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-67321?

CVE-2026-67321 affects versions of axios prior to 0.33.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-67321?

CVE-2026-67321 is a denial of service vulnerability stemming from an incomplete depth-limit bypass.

5

How can attackers exploit CVE-2026-67321?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-67321 by controlling object keys and nested values passed to axios, leading to a RangeError.

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