CVE-2025-68150: Parse Server has Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Instagram OAuth Adapter
Impact
The Instagram authentication adapter allows clients to specify a custom API URL via the apiURL parameter in authData. This enables SSRF attacks and possibly authentication bypass if malicious endpoints return fake responses to validate unauthorized users.
Patches
Fixed by hardcoding the Instagram Graph API URL https://graph.instagram.com and ignoring client-provided apiURL values.
Workarounds
None.
Other sources
Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to versions 8.6.2 and 9.1.1-alpha.1, the Instagram authentication adapter allows clients to specify a custom API URL via the apiURL parameter in authData. This enables SSRF attacks and possibly authentication bypass if malicious endpoints return fake responses to validate unauthorized users. This is fixed in versions 8.6.2 and 9.1.1-alpha.1 by hardcoding the Instagram Graph API URL https://graph.instagram.com and ignoring client-provided apiURL values. No known workarounds are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-68150?
CVE-2025-68150 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow SSID exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2025-68150?
To resolve CVE-2025-68150, upgrade to Parse Server versions 8.6.2 or 9.1.1-alpha.1 and above.
What causes CVE-2025-68150?
CVE-2025-68150 is caused by the Instagram authentication adapter allowing clients to specify a custom API URL via the apiURL parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-68150?
CVE-2025-68150 affects Parse Server versions prior to 8.6.2 and 9.1.1-alpha.1.
What are the implications of CVE-2025-68150?
The implications of CVE-2025-68150 include potential unauthorized access or misuse of user credentials due to the vulnerability in the authentication process.