CVE-2022-41879

Parse Server subject to Prototype pollution via Cloud Code Webhooks

Description

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. In versions prior to 5.3.3 or 4.10.20, a compromised Parse Server Cloud Code Webhook target endpoint allows an attacker to use prototype pollution to bypass the Parse Server `requestKeywordDenylist` option. This issue has been patched in versions 5.3.3 and 4.10.20. There are no known workarounds.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
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-93vw-8fm5-p2jf third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41879?
CVE-2022-41879 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-41879?
To fix CVE-2022-41879, 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-2022-41879 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-41879 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-2022-41879?
CVE-2022-41879 affects parse-community parse-server.
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