CVE-2025-53364: Parse server Parse Server Exposes The Data Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-48q3-prgv-gm4w
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-497
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-53364 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) parse server exposes the data vulnerability (CWE-497: Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere) affecting Parse server libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves parse server exposes the data schema via graphql api. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.2.2, 7.5.3.

CVE-2025-53364 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-53364
GHSA Identifier GHSA-48q3-prgv-gm4w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-497: Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere
Affected Product Parse server
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-53364

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Parse server dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

parse-server fixed: 8.2.2 
npm install parse-server@8.2.2
parse-server fixed: 7.5.3 
npm install parse-server@7.5.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls parse-server

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2025-53364, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls parse-server

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Parse server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.2.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls parse-server command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-497: Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere, where the product does not properly prevent sensitive system-level information from being accessed by unauthorized actors who do not have the same level of access to the underlying system as the product does. In Parse server, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact The Parse Server GraphQL API previously allowed public access to the GraphQL schema without requiring a session token or the master key. While schema introspection reveals only metadata and not actual data, this metadata can still expand the potential attack surface. ### Patches The issue has been addressed by requiring the master key for schema introspection. Additionally, a new Parse Server configuration option, `graphQLPublicIntrospection`, has been introduced. This option allows developers to re-enable public schema introspection if their application relies on it. However, it is strongly recommended to use this option only temporarily and to update the application to function without depending on public introspection. ### Workarounds None available. ### References - GitHub security advisory: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-48q3-prgv-gm4w - Fix for Parse Server 7: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9820 - Fix for Parse Server 8: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9819

CVE-2025-53364 Affected Parse server Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.2.27.5.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
≥ 8.0.0
< 8.2.2
8.2.2
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
≥ 5.3.0
< 7.5.3
7.5.3

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-48q3-prgv-gm4w
NVD — CVE-2025-53364 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53364
Parse server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9819
Parse server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9820
Parse server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53364?
CVE-2025-53364 is a security vulnerability in Parse server involving Parse Server exposes the data schema via GraphQL API under CWE-497: Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere.
Which Parse server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.2.2, 7.5.3 across affected packages: parse-server.
What version fixes CVE-2025-53364?
Upgrading to 8.2.2, 7.5.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is parse-server affected?
Yes, parse-server is affected in releases prior to 8.2.2, 7.5.3. Upgrade your dependency to 8.2.2, 7.5.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-53364?
CVE-2025-53364 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-53364?
CVE-2025-53364 is classified under CWE-497: Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere (The product does not properly prevent sensitive system-level information from being accessed by unauthorized actors who do not have the same level of access to the underlying system as the product does.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2025-53364?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls parse-server'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "id" : "GHSA-48q3-prgv-gm4w",
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  "published" : "2025-07-10T16:50:36Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2025-53364" ],
  "summary" : "Parse Server exposes the data schema via GraphQL API",
  "details" : "### Impact\n\nThe Parse Server GraphQL API previously allowed public access to the GraphQL schema without requiring a session token or the master key. While schema introspection reveals only metadata and not actual data, this metadata can still expand the potential attack surface.\n\n### Patches\n\nThe issue has been addressed by requiring the master key for schema introspection. Additionally, a new Parse Server configuration option, `graphQLPublicIntrospection`, has been introduced. This option allows developers to re-enable public schema introspection if their application relies on it. However, it is strongly recommended to use this option only temporarily and to update the application to function without depending on public introspection.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nNone available.\n\n### References\n\n- GitHub security advisory: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-48q3-prgv-gm4w\n- Fix for Parse Server 7: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9820\n- Fix for Parse Server 8: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9819",
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}