# CVE-2022-21797: joblib: The package joblib from 0 and before 1.2.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution via the pre_dispatch flag in Pa...

CVE-2022-21797 is fixed in joblib on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-21797, released September 26, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-21797
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.8 (critical)
- EPSS: 0.0263
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 26, 2022

## Description

The package joblib from 0 and before 1.2.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution via the pre_dispatch flag in Parallel() class due to the eval() statement.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | joblib Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.2.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-21797](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-21797.md) | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Linux | joblib Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.2.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-21797](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-21797.md) | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Linux | joblib Debian 14 | 1.2.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-21797](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-21797.md) | Sep 26, 2022 |

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