Information disclosure in Nicolargo Glances
CVE-2026-32596
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.
Vulnerability class: Information Disclosure
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.017 (76.9th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 77th percentile — 76.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.015 · newest: 0.017 · change: +0.002
Affected products
- Nicolargo Glances — versions < 4.5.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-wvxv-4j8q-4wjq (Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/208d876118fea5758970f33fd7474908bd403d25 (Patch)
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.2 (Product, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32596?
- CVE-2026-32596 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nicolargo Glances, classified under Information Disclosure. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-03-18.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32596?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.