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CVE-2026-30228

4.9 · MEDIUM

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

Published Mar 6, 2026CWE-863EPSS 0.45%

Overview

CVE-2026-30228 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 6, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. 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. Prior to versions 8.6.5 and 9.5.0-alpha.3, the readOnlyMasterKey can be used to create and delete files via the Files API (POST /files/:filename, DELETE /files/:filename). This bypasses the read-only restriction which violates the access scope of the readOnlyMasterKey. Any Parse Server deployment that uses readOnlyMasterKey and exposes the Files API is affected. An attacker with access to the readOnlyMasterKey can upload arbitrary files or delete existing files. This issue has been patched in versions 8.6.5 and 9.5.0-alpha.3.

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/releases/tag/8.6.5GitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/9.5.0-alpha.3GitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-xfh7-phr7-gr2x

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-30228?

CVE-2026-30228 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 6, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-30228?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-30228?

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-2026-30228?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-30228 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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