VDB-293985 · CVE-2024-57965 · Issue 6351

axios up to 1.7.7 isURLSameOrigin.js origin validation ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in axios up to 1.7.7. Affected is an unknown function of the file lib/helpers/isURLSameOrigin.js. Performing a manipulation results in origin validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-57965. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in axios up to 1.7.7. This affects some unknown processing of the file lib/helpers/isURLSameOrigin.js. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a origin validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-346. The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

In axios before 1.7.8, lib/helpers/isURLSameOrigin.js does not use a URL object when determining an origin, and has a potentially unwanted setAttribute('href',href) call. NOTE: some parties feel that the code change only addresses a warning message from a SAST tool and does not fix a vulnerability.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-57965 since 01/29/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

Upgrading to version 1.7.8 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 0a8d6e19da5b9899a2abafaaa06a75ee548597db is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-53865). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

axios

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/axios/axios/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 2.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Origin validation
CWE: CWE-346 / CWE-345
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: axios 1.7.8
Patch: 0a8d6e19da5b9899a2abafaaa06a75ee548597db

Timelineinfo

01/29/2025 🔍
01/29/2025 +0 days 🔍
01/29/2025 +0 days 🔍
09/20/2025 +234 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 6351
Status: Confirmed
Disputed: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2024-57965 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-57965
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293985
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 01/29/2025 11:39
Updated: 09/20/2025 09:20
Changes: 01/29/2025 11:39 (34), 01/29/2025 11:42 (29), 01/29/2025 14:03 (1), 02/24/2025 15:39 (13), 06/30/2025 07:47 (1), 09/20/2025 09:20 (12)
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Committer: mitr
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.