Glances: `--disable-config-exec` does not cover on-alert action commands (incomplete fix of CVE-2026-53925)
Affects glancesSource GCVE Database
Mentioned vulnerabilities
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High : upgrade to 4.5.6 soon.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 19:50 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.5.6
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Aug 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.
Patches and advisories
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. The patch disables shell operator execution for on-alert action commands when --disable-config-exec is specified, preventing this attack vector.
Description
Glances before version 4.5.6 has a vulnerability where the --disable-config-exec option does not prevent execution of on-alert action commands. This allows shell operators such as redirection, command chaining, or pipes to be executed when an alert triggers. The issue is fixed in version 4.5.6.
References
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.6 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/68xxx/CVE-2026-68519.json (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-59fj-m2j6-hcxh (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-68519 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/5c07c0d96423e9d5b9de71dd92e3717c66f504bd (opens in a new tab)