CVE-2026-44487

What it is

Axios is a promise based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. Prior to 0.32.0 and 1.16.0, Axios’s Node.js HTTP adapter may forward a Proxy-Authorization header to a redirected origin during specific proxy-to-direct redirect flows. This affects Node.js usage, where an initial HTTP request is sent through an authenticated HTTP proxy, redirects are followed, and the redirected URL is no longer proxied. Under affected redirect shapes, the final origin can receive the proxy credential that was intended only for the outbound proxy. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.32.0 and 1.16.0.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-06-11 17:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-09-11 13:18 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-06-11 17:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-09-11 13:18 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-201

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Axios < 0.32.0
• Axios < 1.16.0

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.2

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

Present

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None