CVE-2026-31856
CVE-2026-31856 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Parseplatform Parse-server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v4: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-11255
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Parseplatform Parse-server
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- Last modified:
Description
Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the PostgreSQL storage adapter when processing Increment operations on nested object fields using dot notation (e.g., stats.counter). The amount value is interpolated directly into the SQL query without parameterization or type validation. An attacker who can send write requests to the Parse Server REST API can inject arbitrary SQL subqueries to read any data from the database, bypassing CLPs and ACLs. MongoDB deployments are not affected. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.6.0-alpha.3 and 8.6.29.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-31856?
- Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the PostgreSQL storage adapter when processing Increment operations on nested object fields using dot notation (e.g., stats.counter). The amount value is interpolated directly into the SQL query without parameterization or type validation. An attacker who can send write requests to the Parse Server REST API can inject arbitrary SQL subqueries to read any data from the database, bypassing CLPs and ACLs. MongoDB deployments are not affected. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.6.0-alpha.3 and 8.6.29.
- How severe is CVE-2026-31856?
- CVE-2026-31856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-31856 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-31856?
- CVE-2026-31856 primarily affects Parseplatform Parse-server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-31856?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-31856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-31856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11255.
- When was CVE-2026-31856 published?
- CVE-2026-31856 was published on 2026-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/8.6.29
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/9.6.0-alpha.3
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-q3vj-96h2-gwvg
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:parseplatform:parse-server:9.6.0:alpha2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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