High severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 17, 2026· Updated Sep 18, 2026
CVE-2026-68519
CVE-2026-68519
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.
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Affected packages
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| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
glancesPyPI | < 4.5.6 | 4.5.6 |
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