CVE-2026-32596
Glances exposes the REST API without authentication
7.5CVSSHIGH
Description
Glances is an open-source system cross-platform monitoring tool. Prior to 4.5.2, Glances web server runs without authentication by default when started with `glances -w`, exposing REST API with sensitive system information including process command-lines containing credentials (passwords, API keys, tokens) to any network client. Version 4.5.2 fixes the issue.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Collection
References
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.2
github.com
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-wvxv-4j8q-4wjq
github.com
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/208d876118fea5758970f33fd7474908bd403d25
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Timeline
Published
Mar 18, 2026
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
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