Axios <1.13.5 mergeConfig Crash DDoS
CVE-2026-25639 Published on February 9, 2026
Axios affected by Denial of Service via __proto__ Key in mergeConfig
Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to versions 0.30.3 and 1.13.5, the mergeConfig function in axios crashes with a TypeError when processing configuration objects containing __proto__ as an own property. An attacker can trigger this by providing a malicious configuration object created via JSON.parse(), causing complete denial of service. This vulnerability is fixed in versions 0.30.3 and 1.13.5.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-25639 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Types
Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions
The software does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the software.
Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input
The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-25639
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Affected Versions
axios:- Version >= 1.0.0, < 1.13.5 is affected.
- Version < 0.30.3 is affected.
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Vulnerable Packages
The following package name and versions may be associated with CVE-2026-25639
| Package Manager | Vulnerable Package | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | axios | <= 0.30.2 | 0.30.3 |
| npm | axios | >= 1.0.0, <= 1.13.4 | 1.13.5 |
Exploit Probability
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