High severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 18, 2026· Updated Mar 18, 2026
Glances exposes the REST API without authentication
CVE-2026-32596
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
GlancesPyPI | < 4.5.2 | 4.5.2 |
Affected products
3- ghsa-coords2 versions
< 4.5.2+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 4.5.2
- (no CPE)range: < 4.5.2-1.1
Patches
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References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-wvxv-4j8q-4wjqghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32596ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/208d876118fea5758970f33fd7474908bd403d25ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.2ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-wvxv-4j8q-4wjqghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
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