CVE-2022-31089: Parse server Invalid File Request Can Crash Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xw6g-jjvf-wwf9
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-252
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-31089 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) invalid file request can crash vulnerability (CWE-252: Unchecked Return Value) affecting Parse server libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves invalid file request can crash server. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.10.12, 5.2.3.

CVE-2022-31089 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-31089
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xw6g-jjvf-wwf9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-252: Unchecked Return Value
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-2022-31089

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: 4.10.12 
npm install parse-server@4.10.12
parse-server fixed: 5.2.3 
npm install parse-server@5.2.3
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-2022-31089, 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 4.10.12), 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-252: Unchecked Return Value, where the product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. 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 Certain types of invalid files requests are not handled properly and can crash the server. If you are running multiple Parse Server instances in a cluster, the availability impact may be low; if you are running Parse Server as a single instance without redundancy, the availability impact may be high. ### Patches To prevent this, invalid requests are now properly handled. ### Workarounds None ### References - https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-xw6g-jjvf-wwf9 - https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server ### For more information - For questions or comments about this vulnerability visit our [community forum](http://community.parseplatform.org/) or [community chat](http://chat.parseplatform.org/) - Report other vulnerabilities at [report.parseplatform.org](https://report.parseplatform.org/)

CVE-2022-31089 Affected Parse server Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.10.125.2.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
< 4.10.12
4.10.12
parse-server
npm/parse-server
npm
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.2.3
5.2.3

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-xw6g-jjvf-wwf9
NVD — CVE-2022-31089 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31089
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/5be375dec2fa35425c1003ae81c55995ac72af92
Parse server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31089?
CVE-2022-31089 is a security vulnerability in Parse server involving Invalid file request can crash server under CWE-252: Unchecked Return Value.
Which Parse server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.10.12, 5.2.3 across affected packages: parse-server.
What version fixes CVE-2022-31089?
Upgrading to 4.10.12, 5.2.3 (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 4.10.12, 5.2.3. Upgrade your dependency to 4.10.12, 5.2.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-31089?
CVE-2022-31089 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-2022-31089?
CVE-2022-31089 is classified under CWE-252: Unchecked Return Value (The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-31089?
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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