CVE-2022-36079

Name: CVE-2022-36079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-07T21:15:08.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36079 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Internal fields (keys used internally by Parse Server, prefixed by `_`) and protected fields (user defined) can be used as query constraints. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Internal fields (keys used internally by Parse Server, prefixed by `_`) and protected fields (user defined) can be used as query constraints. Internal and protected fields are removed by Parse Server and are only returned to the client using a valid master key. However, using query constraints, these fields can be guessed by enumerating until Parse Server, prior to versions 4.10.14 or 5.2.5, returns a response object. The patch available in versions 4.10.14 and 5.2.5 requires the maser key to use internal and protected fields as query constraints. As a workaround, implement a Parse Cloud Trigger `beforeFind` and manually remove the query constraints.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Parseplatform	Parse-Server	< 4.10.14
Parseplatform	Parse-Server	>= 5.0.0, < 5.2.5

References

https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/634c44acd18f6ee6ec60fac89a2b602d92799becPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/e39d51bd329cd978589983bd659db46e1d45aad4Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/issues/8143Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/issues/8144Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/4.10.14Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/5.2.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-2m6g-crv8-p3c6Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/634c44acd18f6ee6ec60fac89a2b602d92799becPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/e39d51bd329cd978589983bd659db46e1d45aad4Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/issues/8143Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/issues/8144Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/4.10.14Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/5.2.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-2m6g-crv8-p3c6Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36079?

How severe is CVE-2022-36079?

CVE-2022-36079 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36079?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST