CVE-2020-15126: Information disclosure through Viewer query in parse-server

Published Jul 22, 2020
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Updated

Impact An authenticated user using the viewer GraphQL query can bypass all read security on his User object and can also bypass all objects linked via relation or Pointer on his User object.

Patches This vulnerability has been patched in Parse Server 4.3.0.

Workarounds No

References See commit 78239ac for details.

Other sources

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.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
npm/parse-server>=3.5.0<4.3.0
4.3.0
parseplatform Parse Server>=3.5.0<4.3.0

Event History

Jul 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
11:06 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15126?

CVE-2020-15126 is a vulnerability in parser-server that allows an authenticated user to bypass read security on their User object and linked objects.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2020-15126?

The impact of CVE-2020-15126 is that an authenticated user can bypass read security on their User object and linked objects.

3

How can CVE-2020-15126 be fixed?

CVE-2020-15126 has been fixed in Parse Server 4.3.0, so upgrading to this version will fix the vulnerability.

4

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2020-15126?

No, there are no workarounds for CVE-2020-15126.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15126?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-15126 in the references provided: [GitHub Changelog](https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#430), [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/78239ac9071167fdf243c55ae4bc9a2c0b0d89aa), [GitHub Security Advisory](https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-236h-rqv8-8q73).

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