CVE-2026-30941: Parse server SQL Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vgjh-hmwf-c588
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CWE-943
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-30941 is a HIGH sql injection vulnerability (CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic) affecting Parse server libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves parse server has a nosql injection via token type in password reset and email verification endpoints. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.5.2-alpha.1, 8.6.14.

CVE-2026-30941 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-30941
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vgjh-hmwf-c588
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic
Affected Product Parse server
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-30941

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: 9.5.2-alpha.1 
npm install parse-server@9.5.2-alpha.1
parse-server fixed: 8.6.14 
npm install parse-server@8.6.14
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-2026-30941, 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 9.5.2-alpha.1), 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-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic, where the product generates a query intended to access or manipulate data in a data store such as a database, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that can modify the intended logic of the query. 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 NoSQL injection vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject MongoDB query operators via the `token` field in the password reset and email verification resend endpoints. The `token` value is passed to database queries without type validation and can be used to extract password reset and email verification tokens. Any Parse Server deployment using MongoDB with email verification or password reset enabled is affected. When `emailVerifyTokenReuseIfValid` is configured, the email verification token can be fully extracted and used to verify a user's email address without inbox access. ### Patches ### Patches The vulnerability is fixed by adding input type validation at the endpoint level. ### Workarounds There is no known workaround. ### References - GitHub security advisory: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-vgjh-hmwf-c588 - Fix Parse Server 9: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/9.5.2-alpha.1 - Fix Parse Server 8: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/8.6.14

CVE-2026-30941 Affected Parse server Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
9.5.2-alpha.18.6.14
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.5.2-alpha.1
9.5.2-alpha.1
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
< 8.6.14
8.6.14

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-vgjh-hmwf-c588
NVD — CVE-2026-30941 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-30941
Parse server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server
Parse server Release RELEASE
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/8.6.14
Parse server Release RELEASE
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/9.5.2-alpha.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-30941?
CVE-2026-30941 is a security vulnerability in Parse server involving Parse Server has a NoSQL injection via token type in password reset and email verification endpoints under CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic.
Which Parse server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.5.2-alpha.1, 8.6.14 across affected packages: parse-server.
What version fixes CVE-2026-30941?
Upgrading to 9.5.2-alpha.1, 8.6.14 (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 9.5.2-alpha.1, 8.6.14. Upgrade your dependency to 9.5.2-alpha.1, 8.6.14 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-30941?
CVE-2026-30941 is classified under CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic (The product generates a query intended to access or manipulate data in a data store such as a database, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that can modify the intended logic of the query.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-30941?
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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