CVE-2022-39231

Parse Server subject to Improper Authentication allowing Auth adapter app ID validation to be circumvented

Description

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. In versions prior to 4.10.16, or from 5.0.0 to 5.2.6, validation of the authentication adapter app ID for _Facebook_ and _Spotify_ may be circumvented. Configurations which allow users to authenticate using the Parse Server authentication adapter where `appIds` is set as a string instead of an array of strings authenticate requests from an app with a different app ID than the one specified in the `appIds` configuration. For this vulnerability to be exploited, an attacker needs to be assigned an app ID by the authentication provider which is a sub-set of the server-side configured app ID. This issue is patched in versions 4.10.16 and 5.2.7. There are no known workarounds.

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
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-r657-33vp-gp22 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39231?
CVE-2022-39231 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-39231?
To fix CVE-2022-39231, 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-2022-39231 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-39231 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-2022-39231?
CVE-2022-39231 affects parse-community parse-server.
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