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CVE-2026-50008 parse-community CVE debrief
CVE-2026-50008 is a security bypass vulnerability in Parse Server, an open-source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. From version 9.8.0 to before version 9.9.1-alpha.3, the routeAllowList server option restricts external client access to a configured list of REST API routes. However, the check is only enforced as Express middleware against the outer HTTP request URL, allowing an external caller whose outer route matches batch to issue batch sub-requests to any REST API route that the operator omitted from the allow-list. Authentication, ACL, CLP, and other inner-route authorization controls still apply — only the operator-configured route firewall is bypassed. This issue has been patched in version 9.9.1-alpha.3.
- Vendor
- parse-community
- Product
- parse-server
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-12
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-15
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-12
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-15
Who should care
Users of Parse Server from version 9.8.0 to before version 9.9.1-alpha.3 should apply the patch to prevent potential security bypass.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in the routeAllowList server option in Parse Server. The option restricts external client access to a configured list of REST API routes. However, the check is only enforced as Express middleware against the outer HTTP request URL. This allows an external caller whose outer route matches batch to issue batch sub-requests to any REST API route that the operator omitted from the allow-list.
Defensive priority
MEDIUM
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the patch in version 9.9.1-alpha.3 or later.
- Review and update the routeAllowList server option to ensure it includes all necessary REST API routes.
- Monitor for potential security bypass attempts.
Evidence notes
CVE-2026-50008 has a CVSS score of 6.9 and is classified as MEDIUM severity.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-50008 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-50008
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-50008 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50008
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/10482
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-p84r-h6rx-f2xr
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.