CVE-2022-31089: Invalid file request can crash server in parse-server
Summary
CVE-2022-31089: Invalid file request can crash server. Affects parse-server across 2 version ranges.
< 4.10.12
>= 5.0.0, < 5.2.3
Fixed in 4.10.12 or 5.2.3, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- parse · Bitnami
The same CVE-2022-31089 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
parse-server is an open-source backend framework that provides a scalable and customizable solution for building mobile and web applications. It allows developers to store data in a database, handle user authentication, and perform various other backend operations. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in parse-server that can result in a server crash when certain types of invalid file requests are made.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in parse-server arises from improper handling of certain invalid file requests. When these requests are encountered, the server fails to handle them correctly, leading to a crash. The impact of this vulnerability depends on the deployment setup of parse-server. If multiple instances are running in a cluster, the availability impact may be low. However, if parse-server is running as a single instance without redundancy, the availability impact can be high. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 9.10.5 as of 22 Oct 2026
npm install parse-server@9.10.5Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the versions below are the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you can't move to the latest
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 4.10.124.10.12npm install parse-server@4.10.12 -
>= 5.0.0, < 5.2.35.2.3npm install parse-server@5.2.3
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Workaround
There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the provided patches to mitigate the risk of server crashes.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in parse-server that allows invalid file requests to crash the server can have a significant impact on the availability of the application. It is crucial to update parse-server to the patched versions mentioned above to prevent server crashes. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
parse-server is an open-source backend framework for building mobile and web applications. It provides functionalities such as data storage, user authentication, and backend operations.
The impact of this vulnerability depends on the deployment setup of parse-server. If running in a cluster, the availability impact may be low. However, if running as a single instance without redundancy, the availability impact can be high.
To fix this vulnerability, update parse-server to version 4.10.12 or later if using a version prior to 5.0.0. If using parse-server version 5.0.0 or later, update to version 5.2.3 or later.
No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Applying the provided patches is the recommended solution.
You can find more information about parse-server on the official GitHub repository: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server
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