Glances: `--disable-config-exec` does not cover on-alert action commands (incomplete fix of CVE-2026-53925)

Date Aug 17, 2026

Type Vendor advisory

Signal High-risk advisory

Vendor / Product PyPI · glances

CVE CVE-2026-68519

High-risk advisory CVE-2026-68519

Summary

Glances: `--disable-config-exec` does not cover on-alert action commands (incomplete fix of CVE-2026-53925)

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for glances. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether glances is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 7.1.

Sources

GitHub Advisory GHSA-59fj-m2j6-hcxh NVD — CVE-2026-68519 Source reference

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