GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652: Duplicate Advisory Axios: Prototype Pollution Auth Subfields Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652 is a MODERATE axios: prototype pollution auth subfields vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves axios: prototype pollution auth subfields can inject basic auth. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

axios fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install axios@Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls axios

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls axios

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls axios command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution'), where the product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype. In Duplicate Advisory, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-xj6q-8x83-jv6g. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description axios versions >=1.15.2 and <1.18.0 contain prototype-pollution read-side gadgets in Basic auth subfield handling (lib/adapters/http.js and lib/helpers/resolveConfig.js). When an application is already affected by a separate prototype-pollution primitive and makes an axios request with an own auth object that omits the username and/or password properties, axios reads the inherited Object.prototype.username and Object.prototype.password values and uses them to construct an outbound 'Authorization: Basic ...' header. axios itself does not pollute prototypes. The practical impact is outbound request tampering: an attacker who controls the polluted prototype values can inject attacker-chosen Basic auth credentials or replace an existing Authorization header. Credential disclosure is only possible under additional application-specific conditions.

GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652 Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
axios
npm/axios
npm
≥ 1.15.2

References

www.vulncheck.com/advisories/axios-be... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/axios-before-prototype-pollution-via-auth-subfields
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-xj6q-8x83-jv6g
NVD — GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-67314

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652?
GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652 is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving Axios: Prototype pollution auth subfields can inject Basic auth under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: axios.
What version fixes GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is axios affected?
Yes, axios is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652?
GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652 is classified under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') (The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-38gx-cfqf-f652?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls axios'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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