Parse Server
CVE-2026-30941
HIGH
GHSA-vgjh-hmwf-c588
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessSend crafted HTTP request to password reset endpoint
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ExploitInject MongoDB operators into token field
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ExecutionBypass type validation in query
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ImpactExtract verification and reset tokens from database
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Query language parameterization
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| Exploitation Conditions | Parse Server versions prior to 8.6.14 and 9.5.2-alpha.1 with MongoDB backend and email verification or password reset functionality enabled. No authentication required; unauthenticated remote access to password reset or email verification resend endpoints. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation no authentication required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
NoSQL injection in Parse Server's password reset and email verification endpoints allows unauthenticated attackers to extract authentication tokens by injecting MongoDB query operators through the unvalidated token parameter. Affected deployments running MongoDB with these features enabled are vulnerable to email verification bypass and password reset token theft. The vulnerability is fixed in versions 8.6.14 and 9.5.2-alpha.1.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Parse-Server versions up to 8.6.14 is affected by improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic (CVSS 7.5).
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Fixed in version 8.6.14. Use parameterized queries. Implement input validation. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Affects 1 package in npm
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability (CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic) affects Parse-Server. Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to 8.6.14 and 9.5.2-alpha.1, NoSQL injection vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject MongoDB query operators via the token field in the password reset and email verification resend endpoints. The token value is passed to database queries without type validation and can be used to extract password reset and email verification tokens. Any Parse Server deployment using Mo
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionGitHub Advisory
Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to 8.6.14 and 9.5.2-alpha.1, NoSQL injection vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject MongoDB query operators via the token field in the password reset and email verification resend endpoints. The token value is passed to database queries without type validation and can be used to extract password reset and email verification tokens. Any Parse Server deployment using MongoDB with email verification or password reset enabled is affected. When emailVerifyTokenReuseIfValid is configured, the email verification token can be fully extracted and used to verify a user's email address without inbox access. This vulnerability is fixed in 8.6.14 and 9.5.2-alpha.1.
Executive ViewAI
Parse Server deployments are vulnerable to unauthenticated NoSQL injection attacks that could allow attackers to extract password reset and email verification tokens, potentially compromising user accounts without detection. This affects any organization running vulnerable versions of Parse Server (prior to 8.6.14 and 9.5.2-alpha.1) and requires immediate patching to prevent credential compromise.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not possible, implement WAF rules to block NoSQL injection patterns in the token parameter of password reset and email verification endpoints, restrict network access to Parse Server endpoints to known legitimate sources, and disable password reset and email verification features temporarily if not critical to operations.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.
Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory
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