8.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-47183: Parse Server's custom object ID allows to acquire role privileges

First published: Fri Oct 04 2024(Updated: )

### Impact If the Parse Server option `allowCustomObjectId: true` is set, an attacker that is allowed to create a new user can set a custom object ID for that new user that exploits the vulnerability and acquires privileges of a specific role. ### Patches Improved validation for custom user object IDs. Session tokens for existing users with an object ID that exploits the vulnerability are now rejected. ### Workarounds - Disable custom object IDs by setting `allowCustomObjectId: false` or not setting the option which defaults to `false`. - Use a Cloud Code Trigger to validate that a new user's object ID doesn't start with the prefix `role:`. ### References - https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-8xq9-g7ch-35hg - https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9317 (fix for Parse Server 7) - https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9318 (fix for Parse Server 6)

Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
npm/parse-server>=7.0.0<7.3.0
7.3.0
npm/parse-server<6.5.9
6.5.9
Lifplatforms Lif Auth Server<6.5.9
Lifplatforms Lif Auth Server>=7.0.0<7.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-47183?

    CVE-2024-47183 is a critical vulnerability that allows unauthorized privilege escalation if the `allowCustomObjectId` option is enabled.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-47183?

    To fix CVE-2024-47183, update your Parse Server to version 7.3.0 or 6.5.9, ensuring proper validation is enforced.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-47183?

    CVE-2024-47183 affects Parse Server versions between 7.0.0 and 7.3.0, as well as all versions up to 6.5.9.

  • What exploit method is used in CVE-2024-47183?

    In CVE-2024-47183, an attacker can exploit the vulnerability by creating a new user with a custom object ID to gain undue privileges.

  • What should I do if I'm running an affected version of Parse Server for CVE-2024-47183?

    If running an affected version of Parse Server, it is crucial to upgrade to a patched version immediately to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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