CVE-2026-68519

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.

CVSS

No CVSS.

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/5c07c0d96423e9d5b9de71dd92e3717c66f504bd
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.6
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-59fj-m2j6-hcxh
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-59fj-m2j6-hcxh

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-17 18:18

Updated : 2026-08-17 18:18

NVD link : CVE-2026-68519

Mitre link : CVE-2026-68519

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-68519

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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