Vulnerability 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 Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Parseplatform | Parse-Server | < 8.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9988Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/pull/9989Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/parse-community/parse-server/security/advisories/GHSA-3f5f-xgThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-68150?
CVE-2025-68150 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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 t...
How severe is CVE-2025-68150?
CVE-2025-68150 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-68150?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Parseplatform Parse-Server.