CVE-2020-15126

Information disclosure through Viewer query in parse-server

Description

In parser-server from version 3.5.0 and before 4.3.0, an authenticated user using the viewer GraphQL query can by pass all read security on his User object and can also by pass all objects linked via relation or Pointer on his User object.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.46%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: parse-community parse-server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-236h-rqv8-8q73 third party advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/78239ac9071167fdf243c55ae4bc9a2c0b0d89aa third party advisory patch
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#430 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15126?
CVE-2020-15126 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15126?
To fix CVE-2020-15126, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-15126 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15126 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15126?
CVE-2020-15126 affects parse-community parse-server.
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