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Node.js Module axios < 0.32.0 / 1.x < 1.16.0 NO_PROXY Bypass (SSRF)
high Nessus Plugin ID 318801
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Synopsis
A module in the Node.js JavaScript run-time environment is affected by a server-side request forgery vulnerability.Description
The version of the axios Node.js module installed on the remote host is prior to 0.32.0 or 1.x prior to 1.16.0. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerability:- shouldBypassProxy, introduced in v1.15.0 to fix CVE-2025-62718, does not normalise IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses. When NO_PROXY lists an IPv4 address such as 127.0.0.1 or 169.254.169.254, a request URL using the IPv4-mapped IPv6 form still routes through the configured proxy. Node.js resolves these addresses to the underlying IPv4 host, so the request reaches the internal service via the proxy rather than being blocked. (CVE-2026-44492)
Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to axios version 0.32.0 / 1.16.0 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 318801
File Name: nodejs_module_axios_1_16_0.nasl
Version: 1.3
Type: Local
Agent: windows, macosx, unix
Family: Misc.
Published: 6/5/2026
Updated: 6/15/2026
Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.2
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 6.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-44492
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.6
Temporal Score: 7.7
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:axios:axios
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Node.js, Host/nodejs/modules/enumerated
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 5/29/2026
Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/29/2026
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2026-44492
IAVA: 2026-A-0534