# CVE-2026-32608: glances: Glances is an open-source system cross-platform monitoring tool

CVE-2026-32608 is fixed in glances on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-32608 (version 4.5.2+dfsg-1), released March 18, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-32608
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.0 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0025
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 18, 2026

## Description

Glances is an open-source system cross-platform monitoring tool. The Glances action system allows administrators to configure shell commands that execute when monitoring thresholds are exceeded. These commands support Mustache template variables (e.g., `{{name}}`, `{{key}}`) that are populated with runtime monitoring data. The `secure_popen()` function, which executes these commands, implements its own pipe, redirect, and chain operator handling by splitting the command string before passing each segment to `subprocess.Popen(shell=False)`. Prior to 4.5.2, when a Mustache-rendered value (such as a process name, filesystem mount point, or container name) contains pipe, redirect, or chain metacharacters, the rendered command is split in unintended ways, allowing an attacker who controls a process name or container name to inject arbitrary commands. Version 4.5.2 fixes the issue.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | glances Debian 14 | 4.5.2+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-32608](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-32608.md) | Mar 18, 2026 |

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