Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes, if the attacker can reach the Parse Server API over the network and knows the `readOnlyMasterKey`, they can call the affected endpoints remotely without additional authentication.

What level of access does an attacker need?

The attacker must obtain the `readOnlyMasterKey`. They do not need a separate user account or the full master key once they possess this value and can send API requests to the server.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

Ensure that authorization checks strictly enforce the documented privilege model: treat the `readOnlyMasterKey` as read-only in all code paths, and require the full master key (or equivalent high-privilege role) for any mutating operations like managing Cloud Hooks or starting Cloud Jobs.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.2)

Incorrect Authorization for readOnlyMasterKey (CWE-863) in Parse Server Access Control

CVE-2026-29182

Published:

Mar 6, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

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Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

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Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Authorization Bypass / Incorrect Authorization

CWE:

CWE-863

Impact:

Elevation of Privilege and Unauthorized Modification

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.2)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Authorization Bypass / Incorrect Authorization

CWE:

CWE-863

Impact:

Elevation of Privilege and Unauthorized Modification

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.2)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Incorrect Authorization for readOnlyMasterKey (CWE-863) in Parse Server Access Control

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.6)

Server-Side Request Forgery (CWE-918) in OpenClaw Zalo Plugin sendPhoto

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HIGH

(8.8)

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Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

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