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CVE-2026-34532

CRITICAL

parse-server has cloud function validator bypass via prototype chain traversal

Published March 31, 2026Updated April 6, 2026Source: osv

Summary

### Impact An attacker can bypass Cloud Function validator access controls by appending `.prototype.constructor` to the function name in the URL. When a Cloud Function handler is declared using the `function` keyword and its validator is a plain object or arrow function, the trigger store traversal resolves the handler through its own prototype chain while the validator store fails to mirror this traversal, causing all access control enforcement to be skipped. This allows unauthenticated callers to invoke Cloud Functions that are meant to be protected by validators such as `requireUser`, `requireMaster`, or custom validation logic. ### Patches The trigger store traversal now verifies that each intermediate node is a legitimate store object before continuing traversal. If the traversal encounters a non-store value such as a function handler, it stops and returns an empty store, preventing prototype chain escape. ### Workarounds Use arrow functions instead of the `function` keyword for Cloud Function handlers. Arrow functions do not have a `prototype` property and are not affected by this vulnerability. ### Resources - GitHub security advisory: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-vpj2-qq7w-5qq6 - Fix Parse Server 9: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/10342 - Fix Parse Server 8: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/10343

Remediation

Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.

npm
Update parse-server to 8.6.67 or later
npm install parse-server@8.6.67
npm
Update parse-server to 9.7.0-alpha.11 or later
npm install parse-server@9.7.0-alpha.11

After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.

Affected Packages (2)

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
parse-server
npm
All versions8.6.67
parse-server
npm
All versions9.7.0-alpha.11

Vulnerability Classification

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.

  • CWE-863
    Incorrect AuthorizationMITRE

CVSS Score Breakdown

What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 8.6 score means for each attack dimension.

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-34532?
parse-server has cloud function validator bypass via prototype chain traversal This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 8.6/10).
How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-34532?
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Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
8.6

High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.

Also Known As

GHSA-vpj2-qq7w-5qq6
BIT-parse-2026-34532

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