CVE-2019-1020012 Parse Server before v3.4.1 vulnerable to Denial of Service
Attackers can cause denial of service by sending POST requests to volatile classes in Parse Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-1020012?
CVE-2019-1020012 is a high-severity denial of service vulnerability in Parseplatform Parse-Server, published on 29 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
parse-server before 3.4.1 allows DoS after any POST to a volatile class.
Weakness: CWE-444
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1020012?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including parse-server. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
parse-server npm | All versions | 3.4.1 |
parse-server npm | All versions | 3.4.1 |
Products include Parseplatform Parse-Server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1020012?
Upgrade parse-server to 3.4.1 or later.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2019-1020012 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-1020012 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-2479-qvv7-47qq.