CVE-2026-42044

A flaw was found in Axios, a widely used HTTP client. This vulnerability, known as a Prototype Pollution "Gadget" attack, allows a remote attacker to subtly alter JSON API responses. By manipulating a specific function, an attacker can selectively modify data within these responses. This could lead to significant security breaches, including unauthorized privilege escalation, fraudulent balance manipulation, or bypassing critical authorization checks.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.