CVE-2026-30228

4.9 MEDIUM
Published: March 06, 2026 Modified: March 11, 2026
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Description

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to versions 8.6.5 and 9.5.0-alpha.3, the readOnlyMasterKey can be used to create and delete files via the Files API (POST /files/:filename, DELETE /files/:filename). This bypasses the read-only restriction which violates the access scope of the readOnlyMasterKey. Any Parse Server deployment that uses readOnlyMasterKey and exposes the Files API is affected. An attacker with access to the readOnlyMasterKey can upload arbitrary files or delete existing files. This issue has been patched in versions 8.6.5 and 9.5.0-alpha.3.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/8.6.5
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Release Notes Product
https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/9.5.0-alpha.3
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Release Notes Product

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.9 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
2th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

parseplatform