Glances: Arbitrary file write and command execution via `secure_popen` redirection and chaining operators in AMP
Affects glancesSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 4.5.6 soon.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 19:50 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.5.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade glances to 4.5.6.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewglancespkg:brew/glancesOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade Glances to version 4.5.6 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Until the upgrade, restrict write access to the Glances configuration file to trusted users only to prevent unauthorized modifications. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
Glances versions from 4.0.8 up to 4.5.5 contain a vulnerability in the secure_popen() function that allows arbitrary file write and command execution via unvalidated shell operators in configuration commands. This flaw enables attackers who can modify the Glances configuration file to write files, chain commands, or pipe outputs arbitrarily. The issue is fixed in version 4.5.6.