GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w: Parse server Incorrect Version Tags Linked To Vulnerability

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GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w is a CRITICAL incorrect version tags linked to vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Parse server libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves incorrect version tags linked to external repository. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.5.2, 4.10.0.

GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Parse server
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w

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: 4.5.2 
npm install parse-server@4.5.2
parse-server fixed: 4.10.0 
npm install parse-server@4.10.0
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 GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w, 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 4.5.2), 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 General Security Weakness. 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 A security incident caused a number of incorrect version tags to be pushed to the Parse Server repository. These version tags linked to a personal fork of a contributor who had write access to the repository. The code to which these tags linked has not been reviewed or approved by Parse Platform. Even though no releases were published with these incorrect versions, it was possible to define a Parse Server dependency that pointed to these version tags, for example if you defined this dependency: ```js "parse-server": "git@github.com:parse-community/parse-server.git#4.9.3" ``` We have since deleted the incorrect version tags, but they may still show up in your personal fork on GitHub or locally. We do not know when these tags have been pushed to the Parse Server repository, but we first became aware of this issue on July 21, 2021. We are not aware of any malicious code or concerns related to privacy, security or legality (e.g. proprietary code). However, it has been reported that some functionality does not work as expected and the introduction of security vulnerabilities cannot be ruled out. You may be also affected if you used the Bitnami image for Parse Server. Bitnami picked up the incorrect version tag `4.9.3` and published a new Bitnami image for Parse Server. **If you are using any of the affected versions, we urgently recommend to upgrade to version `4.10.0`.** These are the incorrect tags: ``` 4.0.0-beta1 4.0.0-beta2 4.0.0-beta3 4.0.0-beta4 4.0.0-beta5 4.0.0-beta6 4.0.10 4.0.11 4.0.12 4.0.13 4.0.14 4.0.3 4.0.4 4.0.6 4.0.7 4.0.8 4.0.9 4.6.0 4.6.0-beta 4.7.0 4.8.0 4.8.1 4.8.2 4.8.3 4.8.4 4.8.5 4.9.0 4.9.1 4.9.2 4.9.3 ``` ### Patches Upgrade to version `4.10.0`. ### Workarounds Downgrade to version `4.5.2`. ### References n/a

GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w Affected Parse server Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.5.24.10.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.5.2
4.5.2
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
≥ 4.6.0
< 4.10.0
4.10.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w
Parse server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w?
GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w is a security vulnerability in Parse server involving Incorrect version tags linked to external repository under General Security Weakness.
Which Parse server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.5.2, 4.10.0 across affected packages: parse-server.
What version fixes GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w?
Upgrading to 4.5.2, 4.10.0 (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 4.5.2, 4.10.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.5.2, 4.10.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w?
GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-593v-wcqx-hq2w?
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.
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