CVE-2023-45857: Axios Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2023-45857: Axios Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability. Affects axios across 2 version ranges.
>= 0.8.1, < 0.28.0
>= 1.0.0, < 1.6.0
Fixed in 0.28.0 or 1.6.0, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- node-axios · Debian:11
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Background
Axios is an open-source JavaScript library used for making HTTP requests from browsers and Node.js. It provides an easy-to-use API for handling asynchronous HTTP requests and supports features like request cancellation, interceptors, and automatic JSON data transformation. However, versions 0.8.1 through 1.5.1 of Axios contain a vulnerability that inadvertently exposes the confidential XSRF-TOKEN stored in cookies. This vulnerability allows attackers to view sensitive information by including the XSRF-TOKEN in the HTTP header X-XSRF-TOKEN for every request made to any host.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Axios arises from the inclusion of the XSRF-TOKEN in the X-XSRF-TOKEN header for all requests. This exposes the XSRF-TOKEN, which is meant to be confidential, to potential attackers. By viewing this token, attackers can gain access to sensitive information and potentially perform cross-site request forgery attacks. The vulnerability has a moderate severity rating and is assigned the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID 352.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 1.20.0 as of 22 Oct 2026
npm install axios@1.20.0Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the versions below are the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you can't move to the latest
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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>= 0.8.1, < 0.28.00.28.0npm install axios@0.28.0 -
>= 1.0.0, < 1.6.01.6.0npm install axios@1.6.0
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to upgrade to the fixed version of Axios.
Conclusion
The Axios Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability exposes the confidential XSRF-TOKEN stored in cookies, allowing attackers to view sensitive information. Upgrading to Axios version 1.6.0 or later is recommended to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Axios is an open-source JavaScript library used for making HTTP requests from browsers and Node.js. It provides an easy-to-use API for handling asynchronous HTTP requests.
The vulnerability allows attackers to view sensitive information by exposing the XSRF-TOKEN stored in cookies. This can lead to unauthorized access and potential cross-site request forgery attacks.
To fix this vulnerability, upgrade Axios to version 1.6.0 or later. This version removes the inclusion of the XSRF-TOKEN in the X-XSRF-TOKEN header for requests.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. Upgrading to the fixed version is the recommended solution.
The vulnerability has a moderate severity rating.
References
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