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Ubuntu 24.04 Parsl Severe SQL Injection Notice USN-8505-1

ubuntu
Calendar Grey July 6, 2026
Dist Ubuntu Esm H88
Parsl on Ubuntu could expose information due to improper SQL handling. Update recommended to prevent data breaches.
Parsl could be made to expose sensitive information over the network.

Summary

Parsl could be made to expose sensitive information over the network.

Software Description:

- python-parsl: Create parallel programs composed of Python functions and external components

Details:

It was discovered that Parsl incorrectly constructed SQL queries using

unsafe string formatting with user-supplied input in the parsl-visualize

component. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform SQL

injection attacks, leading to data exfiltration or a denial of service.

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Topics Covered

security advisory SQL Injection critical Ubuntu information exposure parsl

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
  python-parsl-doc                2024.02.26+ds-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
                                  Available with Ubuntu Pro
  python3-parsl                   2024.02.26+ds-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
                                  Available with Ubuntu Pro

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8505-1

CVE-2026-21892

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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-8505-1

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Topics Covered

security advisory SQL Injection critical Ubuntu information exposure parsl

Package Information

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