Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to 8.6.40 and 9.6.0-alpha.14, the GraphQL WebSocket endpoint for subscriptions does not pass requests through the Express middleware chain that enforces authentication, introspection control, and query complexity limits. An attacker can connect to the WebSocket endpoint and execute GraphQL operations without providing a valid application or API key, access the GraphQL schema via introspection even when public introspection is disabled, and send arbitrarily complex queries that bypass configured complexity limits.
This vulnerability is fixed in 8.6.40 and 9.6.0-alpha.14.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 15
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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8.6.40
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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9.0.0
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9.6.0
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha10:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha11:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha12:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha13:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha4:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha6:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha7:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha8:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |
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Parseplatform Parse-Server
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha9:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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— | — |