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Parse Server CVE-2026-30962

MEDIUM
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-03-10 security-advisories@github.com GHSA-72hp-qff8-4pvv
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Parse Server versions prior to 9.5.2-alpha.6 and 8.6.19 allow authenticated users to bypass field protection checks by nesting query constraints within logical operators, enabling unauthorized extraction of protected field values. This vulnerability affects all Parse Server deployments with default protected fields, as the validation mechanism only inspects top-level query keys. A patch is available in the specified versions.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 CVSS 6.5

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to 9.5.2-alpha.6 and 8.6.19, the validation for protected fields only checks top-level query keys. [CVSS 6.5 MEDIUM]

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Fixed in version 9.5.2. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affected Packages

npm parse-server fix: 8.6.19, 9.5.2-alpha.6

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in npm

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Affects Parse-Server. Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to 9.5.2-alpha.6 and 8.6.19, the validation for protected fields only checks top-level query keys. By wrapping a query constraint on a protected field inside a logical operator, the check is bypassed entirely. This allows any authenticated user to query on protected fields to extract field values. All Parse Server deployments have default protected fields and are vulnerable. This vulnera

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Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Mar 11, 2026 - 16:59 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Mar 10, 2026 - 21:16 nvd
MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to 9.5.2-alpha.6 and 8.6.19, the validation for protected fields only checks top-level query keys. By wrapping a query constraint on a protected field inside a logical operator, the check is bypassed entirely. This allows any authenticated user to query on protected fields to extract field values. All Parse Server deployments have default protected fields and are vulnerable. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.5.2-alpha.6 and 8.6.19.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using Parse Server should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2026-30962, a improper access control vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.

Business Impact: Moderate
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 92% exploitable
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No

Priority Score

32
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory

cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.5.2:alpha1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.5.2:alpha2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.5.2:alpha3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.5.2:alpha4:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.5.2:alpha5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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