CVE-2023-46119: Parse Server may crash when uploading file without extension

Published Oct 24, 2023
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Updated

Impact

Parse Server crashes when uploading a file without extension.

Patches

A permanent fix has been implemented to prevent the server from crashing.

Workarounds

There are no known workarounds.

References

- GitHub security advisory: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-792q-q67h-w579 - Patched in Parse Server 6: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/6.3.1 - Patched in Parse Server 5 (LTS): https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/5.5.6

Other sources

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Parse Server crashes when uploading a file without extension. This vulnerability has been patched in versions 5.5.6 and 6.3.1.

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
npm/parse-server>=6.0.0<6.3.1
6.3.1
npm/parse-server>=1.0.0<5.5.6
5.5.6
parseplatform Parse-server Node.js>=1.0.0<5.5.6
parseplatform Parse-server Node.js>=6.0.0<6.3.1

Event History

Oct 24, 2023
Advisory Published
01:35 AM
Oct 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the impact of CVE-2023-46119?

Parse Server crashes when uploading a file without extension.

2

What patches are available for CVE-2023-46119?

A permanent fix has been implemented in version 6.3.1 of parse-server.

3

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2023-46119?

There are no known workarounds.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-46119?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-46119 in the GitHub security advisory.

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