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CVE-2026-30228: parse-server's file creation and deletion bypasses `readOnlyMasterKey` write restriction

March 6, 2026

The readOnlyMasterKey can be used to create and delete files via the Files API (POST /files/:filename, DELETE /files/:filename). This bypasses the read-only restriction which violates the access scope of the readOnlyMasterKey.

Any Parse Server deployment that uses readOnlyMasterKey and exposes the Files API is affected. An attacker with access to the readOnlyMasterKey can upload arbitrary files or delete existing files.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-xfh7-phr7-gr2x
  • github.com/parse-community/parse-server
  • github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-xfh7-phr7-gr2x
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-30228

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 8.6.5, all versions starting from 9.0.0 before 9.5.0-alpha.3

Fixed versions

  • 9.5.0-alpha.3
  • 8.6.5

Solution

Upgrade to versions 8.6.5, 9.5.0-alpha.3 or above.

Impact 4.9 MEDIUM

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization

Source file

npm/parse-server/CVE-2026-30228.yml

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