# CVE-2026-67317: node-axios: axios versions 1.7.0 before 1.18.0 fail to enforce maxBodyLength for WHATWG ReadableStream request bodies in the fetc...

CVE-2026-67317 is fixed in node-axios on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-67317 (version 1.18.0-1), released August 2, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-67317
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0060
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 1, 2026

## Description

axios versions 1.7.0 before 1.18.0 fail to enforce maxBodyLength for WHATWG ReadableStream request bodies in the fetch adapter when Content-Length cannot be determined. Attackers can supply unknown-length stream data to bypass upload size limits and cause uncontrolled network egress or resource exhaustion.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | node-axios Debian 14 | 1.18.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-67317](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-67317.md) | Aug 2, 2026 |

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