GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv: Duplicate Advisory Axios: Fetch Adapter `ReadableStream` Uploads Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.5
CWE-770
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.5) axios: fetch adapter `readablestream` uploads vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves axios: fetch adapter `readablestream` uploads bypass `maxbodylength`. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv

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-39j5-w47m-2gmv, 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-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. 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-jqh4-m9w3-8hp9. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description axios versions 1.7.0 before 1.18.0 fail to enforce maxBodyLength for WHATWG ReadableStream request bodies in the fetch adapter when Content-Length cannot be determined. Attackers can supply unknown-length stream data to bypass upload size limits and cause uncontrolled network egress or resource exhaustion.

GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
axios
npm/axios
npm
≥ 1.7.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/axios/axios/security/advisories/GHSA-jqh4-m9w3-8hp9
NVD — GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-67317
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/axios-be... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/axios-before-maxbodylength-bypass-via-readablestream

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv?
GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving Axios: Fetch adapter `ReadableStream` uploads bypass `maxBodyLength` under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: axios.
What version fixes GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv?
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 is the CVSS score of GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv?
GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv?
GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-39j5-w47m-2gmv?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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