CVE-2022-39231: Parse Server subject to Improper Authentication allowing Auth adapter app ID validation to be circumvented
First published: Fri Sep 23 2022(Updated: )
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.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Parseplatform Parse-server | <4.10.16 | |
| Parseplatform Parse-server | >=5.0.0<5.2.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Parse Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Parse Server vulnerability is CVE-2022-39231.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-39231?
The severity of CVE-2022-39231 is low.
Which versions of Parse Server are affected by CVE-2022-39231?
Versions prior to 4.10.16, or from 5.0.0 to 5.2.6 of Parse Server are affected by CVE-2022-39231.
How can an attacker exploit the vulnerability described in CVE-2022-39231?
An attacker can exploit the vulnerability described in CVE-2022-39231 by circumventing the authentication adapter app ID validation for Facebook and Spotify.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-39231?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2022-39231. It is recommended to update to version 4.10.16 or higher, or version 5.2.7 or higher of Parse Server to mitigate this vulnerability.
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