CVE-2026-31828 Details
Description
Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to 9.5.2-alpha.13 and 8.6.26, the LDAP authentication adapter is vulnerable to LDAP injection. User-supplied input (authData.id) is interpolated directly into LDAP Distinguished Names (DN) and group search filters without escaping special characters. This allows an attacker with valid LDAP credentials to manipulate the bind DN structure and to bypass group membership checks. This enables privilege escalation from any authenticated LDAP user to a member of any restricted group. The vulnerability affects Parse Server deployments that use the LDAP authentication adapter with group-based access control. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.5.2-alpha.13 and 8.6.26.
A vulnerability exists in the LDAP authentication adapter of Parse Server, affecting versions 9.0.0 prior to 9.5.2-alpha.13 and 8.6.26 prior to 8.6.26. This vulnerability allows for LDAP injection, as user-supplied input is directly inserted into LDAP Distinguished Names (DN) and group search filters without proper escaping. An attacker with valid LDAP credentials could exploit this to manipulate the bind DN structure, bypass group membership checks, and escalate privileges from any authenticated LDAP user to a member of a restricted group.
Users can upgrade to Parse Server versions 9.5.2-alpha.13 or 8.6.26 to address this vulnerability.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/8.6.26 | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/9.5.2-alpha.13 | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-7m6r-fhh7-r47c | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-90 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| parseplatform parse-server | < 8.6.26 >= 9.0.0, < 9.5.2 9.5.2 alpha1 9.5.2 alpha10 9.5.2 alpha11 9.5.2 alpha12 9.5.2 alpha2 9.5.2 alpha3 9.5.2 alpha4 9.5.2 alpha5 9.5.2 alpha6 9.5.2 alpha7 9.5.2 alpha8 9.5.2 alpha9 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |