CVE-2026-32596 HIGH

CVE-2026-32596: Glances exposes the REST API without authentication

Vendor Nicolargo
Product glances
Weakness CWE-200 · Info exposure
Published March 18, 2026
Last update March 18, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 18, 2026 CVE published
March 18, 2026 Record updated