USN-8505-1: Parsl vulnerability
Publication date
6 July 2026
Overview
Parsl could be made to expose sensitive information over the network.
Releases
Packages
- 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.
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.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.04 LTS noble | python-parsl-doc – 2024.02.26+ds-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
| python3-parsl – 2024.02.26+ds-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | |||
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