CVE-2026-61448: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p6c5-mjgj-m4rm
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CWE-434
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-61448 is a LOW security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-61448 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-61448
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p6c5-mjgj-m4rm
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-61448

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

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-61448, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Software, 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

Parse Server is affected by a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions >= 9.0.0, < 9.10.0-alpha.2 and <= 8.6.83. When an uploaded file's extension is not recognized by the mime package, Parse Server preserves the client-supplied Content-Type. A malformed Content-Type that is not a valid type/subtype media type (e.g., 'image', 'image/', or 'image//svg+xml') bypasses the fileUpload.fileExtensions blocklist and is stored unchanged. On storage adapters that persist and serve the uploaded Content-Type (such as Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, or Azure Blob Storage), a browser cannot parse the malformed value and falls back to MIME-sniffing; a file whose body begins with HTML is rendered as HTML, executing embedded script in the application's origin against other users who open the file URL. The default GridFS storage adapter is not affected. Fixed in 9.10.0-alpha.2 and 8.6.84.

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-r899-h629-j84r
NVD — CVE-2026-61448 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61448
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/parse-se... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/parse-server-stored-xss-via-malformed-content-type

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-61448?
CVE-2026-61448 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-61448?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-61448?
CVE-2026-61448 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-61448?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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