CVE-2026-68519 Glances: `--disable-config-exec` does not cover on-alert action commands (incomplete fix of CVE-2026-53925)
Glances allows command injection via on-alert actions despite the disable-config-exec flag, enabling remote code execution for attackers with configuration access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-68519?
CVE-2026-68519 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in nicolargo glances, published on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-68519?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including glances.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
glances PyPI | All versions | 4.5.6 |
glances PyPI | All versions | 4.5.6 |
glances PyPI | All versions | 4.5.6 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-68519?
Upgrade glances to 4.5.6 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-68519 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-68519 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-68519, GHSA-59fj-m2j6-hcxh, PYSEC-2026-3665, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-68519.