CVE-2023-32688: Invalid push request payload crashes Parse Server

Published May 22, 2023
·
Updated

Impact

The Parse Server Push Adapter can crash Parse Server due to an invalid push notification payload.

Patches

Invalid push notification payload is caught and an logged.

Workarounds n/a

References - https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server-push-adapter/security/advisories/GHSA-mxhg-rvwx-x993 - https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server-push-adapter/pull/217

Other sources

parse-server-push-adapter is the official Push Notification adapter for Parse Server. The Parse Server Push Adapter can crash Parse Server due to an invalid push notification payload. This issue has been patched in version 4.1.3.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
npm/parse-server-push-adapter<4.1.3
4.1.3
parseplatform Parse Server Push Adapter Node.js<4.1.3

Event History

May 22, 2023
Advisory Published
07:50 PM
May 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the impact of CVE-2023-32688?

The Parse Server Push Adapter can crash Parse Server due to an invalid push notification payload.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-32688?

Update to version 4.1.3 of the parse-server-push-adapter package.

3

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2023-32688?

No, there are no workarounds available.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-32688?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-32688 at the following references: - [GitHub Advisory](https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server-push-adapter/security/advisories/GHSA-mxhg-rvwx-x993) - [GitHub Pull Request](https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server-push-adapter/pull/217) - [GitHub Release](https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server-push-adapter/releases/tag/4.1.3)

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