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CVE-2026-27804

Parseplatform Parse-server vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.23%
  1. Published25 Feb 2026

Description

Parse Server is an open source backend that can be deployed to any infrastructure that can run Node.js. Prior to versions 8.6.3 and 9.1.1-alpha.4, an unauthenticated attacker can forge a Google authentication token with `alg: "none"` to log in as any user linked to a Google account, without knowing their credentials. All deployments with Google authentication enabled are affected. The fix in versions 8.6.3 and 9.1.1-alpha.4 hardcodes the expected `RS256` algorithm instead of trusting the JWT header, and replaces the Google adapter's custom key fetcher with `jwks-rsa` which rejects unknown key IDs. As a workaround, dsable Google authentication until upgrading is possible.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Parseplatform Parse-server9.3.1 · ≥ 9.0.0 < 9.3.1 · < 8.6.3

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-27804 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-27804 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.23%.

How severe is CVE-2026-27804?

CVE-2026-27804 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-27804?

Affected products include Parseplatform Parse-server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27804?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Parseplatform Parse-server 9.3.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.