Ubuntu Security Notices USN-8505-1 USN-8505-1: Parsl vulnerability Publication date 6 July 2026 Overview Parsl could be made to expose sensitive information over the network. Releases 24.04 LTS Open side navigation Close side navigation Packages Details Update instructions References 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 Ubuntu Pro Fix available with Ubuntu Pro via ESM Apps. A community fix might become publicly available in the future. python3-parsl – 2024.02.26+ds-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 Ubuntu Pro Fix available with Ubuntu Pro via ESM Apps. A community fix might become publicly available in the future. Reduce your security exposure Ubuntu Pro provides ten-year security coverage to 25,000+ packages in Main and Universe repositories, and it is free for up to five machines. Get Ubuntu Pro References CVE-2026-21892 CVE-2026-21892