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CVE-2023-22474

8.7 · HIGH

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

Published Feb 3, 2023CWE-290EPSS 0.66%

Overview

CVE-2023-22474 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 3, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, 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. Parse Server uses the request header `x-forwarded-for` to determine the client IP address. If Parse Server doesn't run behind a proxy server, then a client can set this header and Parse Server will trust the value of the header. The incorrect client IP address will be used by various features in Parse Server. This allows to circumvent the security mechanism of the Parse Server option `masterKeyIps` by setting an allowed IP address as the `x-forwarded-for` header value. This issue has been patched in version 5.4.1. The mechanism to determine the client IP address has been rewritten. The correct IP address determination now requires to set the Parse Server option `trustProxy`.

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/e016d813e083ce6828f9abce245d15b681a224d8GitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-vm5r-c87r-pf6xGitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/e016d813e083ce6828f9abce245d15b681a224d8GitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-vm5r-c87r-pf6xRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230309-0005/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22474?

CVE-2023-22474 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 3, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-22474?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, 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-2023-22474?

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-2023-22474?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-22474 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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