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CVE-2026-29182: Parse Server's Cloud Hooks and Cloud Jobs bypass `readOnlyMasterKey` write restriction

March 5, 2026

Parse Server’s readOnlyMasterKey option allows access with master-level read privileges but is documented to deny all write operations. However, some endpoints incorrectly accept the readOnlyMasterKey for mutating operations. This allows a caller who only holds the readOnlyMasterKey to create, modify, and delete Cloud Hooks and to start Cloud Jobs, which can be used for data exfiltration.

Any Parse Server deployment that uses the readOnlyMasterKey option is affected. Note than an attacker needs to know the readOnlyMasterKey to exploit this vulnerability.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-vc89-5g3r-cmhh
  • github.com/parse-community/parse-server
  • github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/8.6.4
  • github.com/parse-community/parse-server/releases/tag/9.4.1-alpha.3
  • github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-vc89-5g3r-cmhh
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-29182

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 8.6.4, all versions starting from 9.0.0 before 9.4.1-alpha.3

Fixed versions

  • 9.4.1-alpha.3
  • 8.6.4

Solution

Upgrade to versions 8.6.4, 9.4.1-alpha.3 or above.

Impact 7.2 HIGH

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization

Source file

npm/parse-server/CVE-2026-29182.yml

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