CVE-2026-33421 Details
Description
Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to versions 8.6.53 and 9.6.0-alpha.42, Parse Server's LiveQuery WebSocket interface does not enforce Class-Level Permission (CLP) pointer permissions (readUserFields and pointerFields). Any authenticated user can subscribe to LiveQuery events and receive real-time updates for all objects in classes protected by pointer permissions, regardless of whether the pointer fields on those objects point to the subscribing user. This bypasses the intended read access control, allowing unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data that is correctly restricted via the REST API. This issue has been patched in versions 8.6.53 and 9.6.0-alpha.42.
A vulnerability in Parse Server's LiveQuery WebSocket interface allows authenticated users to bypass Class-Level Permission (CLP) pointer restrictions. This issue is present in Parse Server versions 9.0.0 prior to 9.6.0-alpha.42 and versions prior to 8.6.53. The vulnerability arises because the LiveQuery interface does not properly enforce pointer permissions, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data that is otherwise protected via the REST API. Exploitation involves subscribing to LiveQuery events for classes with pointer permissions, regardless of whether the pointer fields relate to the subscribing user.
Users can update to Parse Server versions 9.6.0-alpha.42 or 8.6.53, where this vulnerability has been patched. The LiveQuery server now correctly enforces pointer permissions by checking if any configured pointer field on an object points to the subscribing user, and silently skips events for objects that do not match.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| parseplatform parse-server | < 8.6.53 >= 9.0.0, < 9.6.0 9.6.0 alpha1 9.6.0 alpha10 9.6.0 alpha11 9.6.0 alpha12 9.6.0 alpha13 9.6.0 alpha14 9.6.0 alpha15 9.6.0 alpha16 9.6.0 alpha17 9.6.0 alpha18 9.6.0 alpha19 9.6.0 alpha2 9.6.0 alpha20 9.6.0 alpha21 9.6.0 alpha22 9.6.0 alpha23 9.6.0 alpha24 9.6.0 alpha25 9.6.0 alpha26 9.6.0 alpha27 9.6.0 alpha28 9.6.0 alpha29 9.6.0 alpha3 9.6.0 alpha30 9.6.0 alpha31 9.6.0 alpha32 9.6.0 alpha33 9.6.0 alpha34 9.6.0 alpha35 9.6.0 alpha36 9.6.0 alpha37 9.6.0 alpha38 9.6.0 alpha39 9.6.0 alpha4 9.6.0 alpha40 9.6.0 alpha41 9.6.0 alpha5 9.6.0 alpha6 9.6.0 alpha7 9.6.0 alpha8 9.6.0 alpha9 |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |