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Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')

CVE-2022-41878

High
9.8/10

Summary

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. In versions prior to 4.10.19, 5.0.x prior to 5.3.2, and 5.4.x prior to 5.4.0, keywords that are specified in the Parse Server option `requestKeywordDenylist` can be injected via Cloud Code Webhooks or Triggers. This will result in the keyword being saved to the database, bypassing the `requestKeywordDenylist` option. This issue is fixed in versions 4.10.19, 5.3.2 and 5.4.0. If the upgrade is not possible, the following workarounds may be applied: Configure your firewall to only allow trusted servers to make request to the Parse Server Cloud Code Webhooks API, or block the API completely if you are not using the feature.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-1321 - Prototype Pollution

Prototype pollution is one of the lesser-known vulnerabilities. It allows attackers to abuse the rules of JavaScript by injecting properties into the general object “Object” in JS. Modifying the prototype of “Object” affects the behavior of all objects in the entire app, potentially resulting in denial of service, arbitrary code execution, cross-site scripting, etc.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published