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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-21892 affects Parsl’s monitoring visualization dashboard. If an attacker can reach that dashboard, they may abuse a SQL injection flaw in the workflow_id route input. The vendor says this could affect the monitoring database, including possible data exposure or denial of service. The issue is fixed in Parsl 2026.01.05.
Executive priority
Treat as a timely remediation item for teams using Parsl monitoring dashboards. Priority rises if the dashboard is internet-facing, unauthenticated, or accessible across shared research environments. Not enough evidence supports emergency response absent exposure or exploitation indicators.
Technical view
Parsl versions before 2026.01.05 have SQL injection in parsl-visualize. The vulnerable code used unsafe Python string formatting to build SQL queries with URL-supplied workflow_id values. The advisory describes unauthenticated network access to the visualization dashboard as sufficient. Published CVSS is 5.3, though the description mentions potential exfiltration while the vector lists no confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where parsl-visualize is enabled and reachable by untrusted users or networks. Internal-only research dashboards still matter if broadly accessible. Systems not running the visualization component are less likely to be exposed, based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
No source provided indicates active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle. Exploitation requires access to the visualization dashboard. The issue is unauthenticated according to the advisory, so network reachability is the main practical control.
Researcher notes
The primary sources identify CWE-89 and a fix commit. The CVSS vector indicates availability-only impact, while the narrative warns of possible data exfiltration; treat impact as source-inconsistent until vendor clarification. Do not assume broader Parsl components are affected beyond parsl-visualize.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Parsl to version 2026.01.05 or later.
- Restrict access to parsl-visualize to trusted networks and users.
- Review vendor advisory for any environment-specific guidance.
- Back up and monitor the monitoring database for abnormal activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Parsl deployments and identify versions before 2026.01.05.
- Confirm whether parsl-visualize is enabled in each deployment.
- Check whether the dashboard is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access logs for unusual workflow_id requests or database errors.
- Verify upgraded hosts report Parsl 2026.01.05 or later.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/Parsl/parsl/security/advisories/GHSA-f2mf-q878-gh58CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/Parsl/parsl/commit/013a928461e70f38a33258bd525a351ed828e974CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.