CVE-2025-68150

Description

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to versions 8.6.2 and 9.1.1-alpha.1, the Instagram authentication adapter allows clients to specify a custom API URL via the `apiURL` parameter in `authData`. This enables SSRF attacks and possibly authentication bypass if malicious endpoints return fake responses to validate unauthorized users. This is fixed in versions 8.6.2 and 9.1.1-alpha.1 by hardcoding the Instagram Graph API URL `https://graph.instagram.com` and ignoring client-provided `apiURL` values. No known workarounds are available.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
parseplatform	parse-server	< 8.6.2
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All
parseplatform	parse-server	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9988 https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9989

Other References

https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-3f5f-xgrj-97pf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-68150? +

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to versions 8.6.2 and 9.1.1-alpha.1, the Instagram authentication adapter allows clients to specify a custom API URL via the `apiURL` parameter in `authData`. This enables SSRF attacks and possibly authentication bypass if malicious endpoints return fake responses to validate unauthorized users. This is fixed in versions 8.6.2 and 9.1.1-alpha.1 by hardcoding the Instagram Graph API URL `https://graph.instagram.com` and ignoring client-provided `apiURL` values. No known workarounds are available. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-68150? +

CVE-2025-68150 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-68150? +

CVE-2025-68150 affects products from parseplatform, specifically: parse-server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-68150? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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