CVE-2022-24901: Parse server Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qf8x-vqjv-92gr
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-287 CWE-295
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-24901 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Parse server libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves authentication bypass and denial of service (dos) vulnerabilities in apple game center auth adapter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.10.10, 5.2.1.

CVE-2022-24901 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24901
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qf8x-vqjv-92gr
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Parse server
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/I:N/A:H).

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 None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-24901

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: 4.10.10 
npm install parse-server@4.10.10
parse-server fixed: 5.2.1 
npm install parse-server@5.2.1
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-2022-24901, 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 4.10.10), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. 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 Weak validation of the Apple certificate URL in the Apple Game Center authentication adapter allows to bypass authentication and makes the server vulnerable to DoS attacks. ### Patches The vulnerability has been fixed by improving the URL validation and adding additional checks of the resource the URL points to before downloading it.

CVE-2022-24901 Affected Parse server Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.10.105.2.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
< 4.10.10
4.10.10
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.2.1
5.2.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-qf8x-vqjv-92gr
NVD — CVE-2022-24901 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24901
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/af4a0417a9f3c1e99b3793806b4b18e04d9fa999
Parse server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24901?
CVE-2022-24901 is a security vulnerability in Parse server involving Authentication bypass and denial of service (DoS) vulnerabilities in Apple Game Center auth adapter under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Parse server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.10.10, 5.2.1 across affected packages: parse-server.
What version fixes CVE-2022-24901?
Upgrading to 4.10.10, 5.2.1 (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 4.10.10, 5.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.10.10, 5.2.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24901?
CVE-2022-24901 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-24901?
CVE-2022-24901 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-24901?
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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