CVE-2025-64430: Parse server Parse Server Vulnerable To Server-Side Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x4qj-2f4q-r4rx
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-918
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-64430 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) parse server vulnerable to server-side vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Parse server libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves parse server vulnerable to server-side request forgery (ssrf) in file upload via uri format. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.5.4, 8.4.0-alpha.2.

CVE-2025-64430 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-64430
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x4qj-2f4q-r4rx
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
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-2025-64430

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: 7.5.4 
npm install parse-server@7.5.4
parse-server fixed: 8.4.0-alpha.2 
npm install parse-server@8.4.0-alpha.2
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-2025-64430, 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 7.5.4), 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. 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 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the file upload functionality when trying to upload a `Parse.File` with `uri` parameter allows to execute an arbitrary URI. The vulnerability stems from a file upload feature in which Parse Server retrieves the file data from a URI that is provided in the request. A request to the provided URI is executed, but the response is not stored in Parse Server's file storage as the server crashes upon receiving the response. ### Patches The feature has been implemented in Parse Server 4.2.0 but never worked and reliably crashes the server when trying to use it due to a bug in its implementation. Since the feature is not currently working, and due to its risky nature, it has been removed to address the vulnerability. ### Workarounds None.

CVE-2025-64430 Affected Parse server Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.5.48.4.0-alpha.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
≥ 4.2.0
< 7.5.4
7.5.4
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
≥ 8.0.0
< 8.4.0-alpha.2
8.4.0-alpha.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-x4qj-2f4q-r4rx
NVD — CVE-2025-64430 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-64430
Parse server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9903
Parse server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9904
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/8bbe3efbcf4a3b66f4a8db9bfb18cd98c050db51
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/97763863b72689a29ad7a311dfb590c3e3c50585
Parse server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-64430?
CVE-2025-64430 is a security vulnerability in Parse server involving Parse Server Vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in File Upload via URI Format under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Parse server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.5.4, 8.4.0-alpha.2 across affected packages: parse-server.
What version fixes CVE-2025-64430?
Upgrading to 7.5.4, 8.4.0-alpha.2 (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 7.5.4, 8.4.0-alpha.2. Upgrade your dependency to 7.5.4, 8.4.0-alpha.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-64430?
CVE-2025-64430 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-2025-64430?
CVE-2025-64430 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2025-64430?
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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