CVE-2026-31840 Details
Description
Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to 9.6.0-alpha.2 and 8.6.28, an attacker can use a dot-notation field name in combination with the sort query parameter to inject SQL into the PostgreSQL database through an improper escaping of sub-field values in dot-notation queries. The vulnerability may also affect queries that use dot-notation field names with the distinct and where query parameters. This vulnerability only affects deployments using a PostgreSQL database. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.6.0-alpha.2 and 8.6.28.
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Parse Server versions 9.0.0 prior to 9.6.0-alpha.2 and versions prior to 8.6.28. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject SQL into the PostgreSQL database by using a dot-notation field name with the sort query parameter, due to improper escaping of sub-field values in dot-notation queries. The issue may also arise with the distinct and where query parameters. The vulnerability only affects deployments using a PostgreSQL database.
Users can upgrade to Parse Server versions 9.6.0-alpha.2 or 8.6.28 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/8.6.28 | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/9.6.0-alpha.2 | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-qpr4-jrj4-6f27 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| parseplatform parse-server | < 8.6.28 >= 9.0.0, < 9.6.0 9.6.0 alpha1 |
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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 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |