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CVE-2020-26288

7.7 · HIGH

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js.

Published Dec 30, 2020CWE-312EPSS 0.81%

Overview

CVE-2020-26288 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 30, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. It is an npm package "parse-server". In Parse Server before version 4.5.0, user passwords involved in LDAP authentication are stored in cleartext. This is fixed in version 4.5.0 by stripping password after authentication to prevent cleartext password storage.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/da905a357d062ab4fea727a21eac231acc2ed92aGitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/4.5.0GitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-4w46-w44m-3jq3Refwww.npmjs.com/package/parse-serverGitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/da905a357d062ab4fea727a21eac231acc2ed92aGitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/4.5.0GitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-4w46-w44m-3jq3Refwww.npmjs.com/package/parse-server

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26288?

CVE-2020-26288 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 30, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-26288?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-26288?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-26288?

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