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

Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2026-03-18 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-200

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.

Affected products

nicolargo glances: before 4.5.2 — fixed in 4.5.2

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: nicolargo glances 4.5.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/208d876118fea5758970f33fd7474908bd403d25
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.2
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-wvxv-4j8q-4wjq

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