SB2019061315 - Input validation error in parse-server



SB2019061315 - Input validation error in parse-server

Published: June 13, 2019 Updated: May 23, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2019061315
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1020012)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the /parse/classes/_Audience endpoint when handling POST requests to volatile classes. A remote attacker can send a POST request to trigger persistent internal server errors on subsequent POST requests.

The issue can affect other volatile classes in addition to _Audience.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.