CVE-2022-39396

Parse Server vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via prototype pollution in MongoDB BSON parser

Description

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Versions prior to 4.10.18, and prior to 5.3.1 on the 5.X branch, are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via prototype pollution. An attacker can use this prototype pollution sink to trigger a remote code execution through the MongoDB BSON parser. This issue is patched in version 5.3.1 and in 4.10.18. There are no known workarounds.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 35.69% Top 5%
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-prm5-8g2m-24gg third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39396?
CVE-2022-39396 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-39396?
To fix CVE-2022-39396, 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-2022-39396 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-39396 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~36% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-39396?
CVE-2022-39396 affects parse-community parse-server.
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