44/100 CVSS 7.8 🔴 CVE ANALYSISPublished: June 23, 2026

Glances has arbitrary file write and command execution via `secure_popen` redirection and chaining operators in AMP command configuration

### Summary The `secure_popen()` function in `glances/secure.py` interprets `>` (file redirection), `|` (pipe), and `&&` (command chaining) operators in command strings. These operators are applied without any validation on the target file path, piped command, or chained command. When Application Monitoring Process (AMP) modules load their `command...

7.8

CVSS Score

LOW

Threat Level

Priority /100

TBD

Exploited ITW

Monitor

CISA Status

Sources

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HIGH-PRIORITY SECURITY ADVISORY — Priority Score: 44/100

CVSS 7.8 LOW. SENTINEL APEX recommends immediate patch evaluation. Intelligence from 1 confirmed source(s).

📋 Executive Summary

⚡ Analyst Assessment — SENTINEL APEX v4.0

CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX has confirmed a LOW-tier threat intelligence signal for CVE-2026-53925 affecting pip glances. Composite threat score: 44/100. Intelligence corroborated across 1 source(s): github_advisories. CVSS base score: 7.8. Exploitation probability assessed as HIGH based on vulnerability characteristics.

Intelligence sources: github_advisories

⚠️ Business Impact Analysis

⚠️ pip glances users face material security risk requiring immediate remediation

🔗 Attack Chain Analysis

Step-by-step attack chain based on observed TTPs and vulnerability characteristics:

#	Phase	Attacker Action	MITRE
1	Reconnaissance	Attacker identifies exposed glances instances via Shodan, Censys, or targeted scanning	`TA0043`
2	Initial Access	Exploitation of CVE-2026-53925 in pip glances	`T1190`
3	Persistence	Backdoor, scheduled task, or new admin account created for persistent access	`T1053`
4	Command & Control	Attacker establishes persistent C2 channel using HTTPS or DNS tunneling	`T1071`
5	Impact / Objectives	Intellectual property theft, espionage, cryptomining, or preparation for future attack stage	`T1657`

⚠ Deep Dive Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in pip glances (CVSS 7.8) represents a significant attack surface. SENTINEL APEX assesses exploitation to be technically feasible with moderate effort. Organizations running glances in internet-facing or privileged positions face immediate risk.

SENTINEL APEX URGENCY: ELEVATED. Score: 44/100 LOW. Patch before exploitation activity begins.

🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

Category	Mapping
Primary Tactic	ML Attack Staging
Primary Technique	AML.T0040 — ML Attack Staging
Sub-Technique	AML.T0000 — AI/ML System Enumeration
Weakness (CWE)	CWE-22
Intel Type	🔴 CVE ANALYSIS
Source(s)	github_advisories

🔴 CVE Reference

CVE ID	Reference	Score
CVE-2026-53925	NVD →	7.8
CVE-2026-53925	NVD →	7.8

🔍 Detection Rules — Sigma (SIEM)

Deploy to Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar. SOC Pro subscribers receive pre-compiled SIEM-native query packs updated with each pipeline run.

Sigma YAMLtitle: CVE-2026-53925 Exploitation Attempt — pip glances
id: e2d20ef91997d688-29aa
status: experimental
description: Detects exploitation of CVE-2026-53925 in pip glances. Priority: LOW. Score: 44/100
author: CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX v4.0 (bivash@cyberdudebivash.com)
date: 2026-06-23
references:
    - https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53925
    - https://blog.cyberdudebivash.in/
tags:
    - attack.initial_access
    - attack.t1190
    - cve-2026-53925
    - cve-2026-53925
logsource:
    category: webserver
detection:
    keywords:
        - 'CVE-2026-53925'
        - 'CVE-2026-53925'
        - 'cve-2026-53925'
    condition: keywords
falsepositives:
    - Security scanners
level: medium

📡 Detection Rules — YARA (Endpoint)

Deploy to endpoint detection platforms. Enterprise subscribers receive tuned, FP-validated YARA rule packs.

YARArule CVE_2026_53925_Exploitation {
    meta:
        description = "Detects artifacts related to CVE-2026-53925 exploitation in pip glances"
        author      = "CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX v4.0"
        date        = "2026-06-23"
        severity    = "HIGH"
        cvss        = "7.8"
        priority    = "44/100"
        threat_level = "LOW"
        reference   = "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53925"
    strings:
        $id_str  = "CVE-2026-53925" ascii nocase
        $product = "glances" ascii nocase wide
    condition:
        any of them
}

🛡️ SOC Response Playbook

1IMMEDIATE (0-1hr): Identify all instances of glances in your environment via CMDB/asset inventory
2IMMEDIATE (0-1hr): Apply vendor patch — no maintenance window exception for LOW threats
3IMMEDIATE (1-2hr): If no patch available: implement WAF rules, ACLs, or network-level compensating controls
4SHORT-TERM (2-4hr): Deploy Sigma detection rule to SIEM — validate alert generation in test environment
5SHORT-TERM (4-8hr): Review logs for exploitation indicators (anomalous glances requests, error spikes)
6SHORT-TERM (8-24hr): Hunt for post-exploitation: new admin accounts, scheduled tasks, lateral movement
7MONITOR: Subscribe to pip security advisories for patch updates
8ONGOING: Track SENTINEL APEX intelligence feed for follow-on campaigns targeting glances

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⚡ CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX v4.0

Intelligence report generated by CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX v4.0
Report ID: SENTINEL-CVE-2026-53925-2026-06-23 | Priority: 44/100 LOW | Sources: 1
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