Is CVE-2022-41879 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-41879 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-41879 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-41879 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41879?

CVE-2022-41879 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-41879

CWE-1321Published: November 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. In versions prior to 5.3.3 or 4.10.20, a compromised Parse Server Cloud Code Webhook target endpoint allows an attacker to use prototype pollution to bypass the Parse Server `requestKeywordDenylist` option. This issue has been patched in versions 5.3.3 and 4.10.20. There are no known workarounds.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Parse Server allows an attacker to bypass security filters using prototype pollution. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a significant risk to data integrity and server control.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to Parse Server version 5.3.3 or 4.10.20 to resolve the issue.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-41879 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 9.8.