CVE-2022-41879: Parse Server subject to Prototype pollution via Cloud Code Webhooks
First published: Thu Nov 10 2022(Updated: )
### Impact A compromised Parse Server Cloud Code Webhook target endpoint allows an attacker to use prototype pollution to bypass the Parse Server `requestKeywordDenylist` option. ### Patches Improved keyword detection. ### Workarounds None. ### Collaborators Mikhail Shcherbakov, Cristian-Alexandru Staicu and Musard Balliu working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative ### References - https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-93vw-8fm5-p2jf
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Parseplatform Parse-server | <4.10.20 | |
| Parseplatform Parse-server | >=5.0.0<5.3.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-93vw-8fm5-p2jf
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/8305
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/8306
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/60c5a73d257e0d536056b38bdafef8b7130524d8
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/6c63f04ba37174021082a5b5c4ba1556dcc954f4
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/4.10.20
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/5.3.3
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41879
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-93vw-8fm5-p2jf (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact of CVE-2022-41879?
A compromised Parse Server Cloud Code Webhook target endpoint allows an attacker to bypass the Parse Server `requestKeywordDenylist` option using prototype pollution.
How can the vulnerability be patched?
The vulnerability can be patched by implementing improved keyword detection in the affected software.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2022-41879?
No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-41879?
CVE-2022-41879 has a severity rating of high (7.2).
Which versions of parse-server are affected by CVE-2022-41879?
Versions 4.10.20 (inclusive) to 5.3.3 (exclusive) of parse-server are affected by CVE-2022-41879.
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