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CVE-2022-24760

CWE-74Published: March 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Parse Server is an open source http web server backend. In versions prior to 4.10.7 there is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Parse Server. This vulnerability affects Parse Server in the default configuration with MongoDB. The main weakness that leads to RCE is the Prototype Pollution vulnerable code in the file `DatabaseController.js`, so it is likely to affect Postgres and any other database backend as well. This vulnerability has been confirmed on Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible. The only known workaround is to manually patch your installation with code referenced at the source GHSA-p6h4-93qp-jhcm.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-24760 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)

ubuntu linux

Microsoft1 product(s)

windows

parseplatform1 product(s)

parse-server

Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/886bfd7cac69496e3f73d4bb536f0eec3cba0e4d

PATCHhttps://www.huntr.dev/bounties/ac24b343-e7da-4bc7-ab38-4f4f5cc9d099/

PATCHhttps://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/886bfd7cac69496e3f73d4bb536f0eec3cba0e4d

PATCHhttps://www.huntr.dev/bounties/ac24b343-e7da-4bc7-ab38-4f4f5cc9d099/

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-p6h4-93qp-jhcm

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-p6h4-93qp-jhcm

All References (6)

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https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/886bfd7cac69496e3f73d4bb536f0eec3cba0e4dPatch · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-p6h4-93qp-jhcmExploit · Mitigation · Third Party Advisory

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https://www.huntr.dev/bounties/ac24b343-e7da-4bc7-ab38-4f4f5cc9d099/Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/commit/886bfd7cac69496e3f73d4bb536f0eec3cba0e4dPatch · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-p6h4-93qp-jhcmExploit · Mitigation · Third Party Advisory

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https://www.huntr.dev/bounties/ac24b343-e7da-4bc7-ab38-4f4f5cc9d099/Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-24760

CVSS Score10.0 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-74

CISA KEVNo

Affected3 vendor(s)

PublishedMar 12, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-74)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2022-24760 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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