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CVE-2026-31872

7.5 · HIGH

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

Published Mar 11, 2026CWE-284EPSS 0.49%

Overview

CVE-2026-31872 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 11, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are 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 9.6.0-alpha.6 and 8.6.32, the protectedFields class-level permission (CLP) can be bypassed using dot-notation in query WHERE clauses and sort parameters. An attacker can use dot-notation to query or sort by sub-fields of a protected field, enabling a binary oracle attack to enumerate protected field values. This affects both MongoDB and PostgreSQL deployments. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.6.0-alpha.6 and 8.6.32.

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/8.6.32GitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/9.6.0-alpha.6GitHubgithub.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-r2m8-pxm9-9c4g

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-31872?

CVE-2026-31872 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 11, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-31872?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-31872?

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-2026-31872?

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