CVE-2026-68519
Glances: `--disable-config-exec` does not cover on-alert action commands (incomplete fix of CVE-2026-53925)
Description
Glances is an open-source system cross-platform monitoring tool. Prior to 4.5.6, GlancesActions.run() in glances/actions.py ignores --disable-config-exec for on-alert action commands and invokes secure_popen() with shell operators enabled, allowing configured redirection, command chaining, or pipes to execute when an alert triggers. This issue is fixed in 4.5.6.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 17, 2026, 6:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 6:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Glances to version 4.5.6 or later.
- Review and validate all configured on-alert actions.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'nicolargo', 'product': 'glances', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 4.5.6'}]}] Added Description Glances is an open-source system cross-platform monitoring tool. Prior to 4.5.6, GlancesActions.run() in glances/actions.py ignores --disable-config-exec for on-alert action commands and invokes secure_popen() with shell operators enabled, allowing configured redirection, command chaining, or pipes to execute when an alert triggers. This issue is fixed in 4.5.6. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/5c07c0d96423e9d5b9de71dd92e3717c66f504bd Added Reference https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.6 Added Reference https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-59fj-m2j6-hcxh -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-59fj-m2j6-hcxh Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-68519', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-17T17:29:59.012839Z'}