Axios4go
CVE-2026-21697
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessSend concurrent HTTP requests
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ExploitRace condition corrupts shared defaultClient
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ExecutionModify Transport/Timeout/CheckRedirect properties
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ImpactIntercept sensitive data or execute unauthorized requests
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Concurrency control, locking
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Application must use axios4go with concurrent requests (multiple goroutines or async methods like GetAsync/PostAsync). Exploitation requires either different proxy configurations per request OR handling of sensitive authentication data across concurrent operations. No authentication required; affects default axios4go configurations with concurrent usage patterns. |
| Impact | CVSS 8.1 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: High. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Concurrent requests in axios4go prior to version 0.6.4 trigger unsynchronized mutations to the shared HTTP client configuration, allowing attackers to manipulate transport settings, timeouts, and redirect handlers across simultaneous operations. Applications using async requests or multiple goroutines with different proxy configurations or handling sensitive credentials are vulnerable to request interception, credential leakage, or denial of service. Upgrade to version 0.6.4 or later to resolve this race condition.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
axios4go is a Go HTTP client library. Prior to version 0.6.4, a race condition vulnerability exists in the shared HTTP client configuration. [CVSS 8.1 HIGH]
RemediationAI
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-362 (Race Condition). Affects Axios4Go. axios4go is a Go HTTP client library. Prior to version 0.6.4, a race condition vulnerability exists in the shared HTTP client configuration. The global defaultClient is mutated during request execution without synchronization, directly modifying the shared http.Client's Transport, Timeout, and CheckRedirect properties. Impacted applications include that that use axios4go with concurrent requests (multiple goroutines, GetAsync, PostAsync, etc.), those where different requests use di
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
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2DescriptionGitHub Advisory
axios4go is a Go HTTP client library. Prior to version 0.6.4, a race condition vulnerability exists in the shared HTTP client configuration. The global defaultClient is mutated during request execution without synchronization, directly modifying the shared http.Client's Transport, Timeout, and CheckRedirect properties. Impacted applications include that that use axios4go with concurrent requests (multiple goroutines, GetAsync, PostAsync, etc.), those where different requests use different proxy configurations, and those that handle sensitive data (authentication credentials, tokens, API keys). Version 0.6.4 fixes this issue.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using axios4go face notable risk from CVE-2026-21697, a race condition vulnerability rated CVSS 8.1. Successful exploitation could significantly impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of affected systems. A patch is available and should be applied as part of regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
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Attack Technique
Race conditions occur when multiple concurrent requests exploit the brief time gap between checking a condition and acting upon it (TOCTOU - Time of Check, Time of Use).
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