CVE-2026-32596
HighPublic exploitGlances exposes the REST API without authentication
Published Mar 16, 2026 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-32596, GHSA-wvxv-4j8q-4wjq, PYSEC-2026-2166, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-32596
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-32596 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.7 v4) affecting Glances (Nicolargo), glances-common (suse), python311-Glances (suse) and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 1.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Glances 4.5.2, Glances 4.5.2+dfsg-1, glances-common 4.5.2-1.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
CVSS v4
8.7
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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.7%
Higher than 77.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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
37 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GlancesNicolargo | >= < 4.5.2 | 4.5.2 |
| glances-commonsuse | See advisory | 4.5.2-1.1 |
| python311-Glancessuse | See advisory | 4.5.2-1.1 |
| python313-Glancessuse | See advisory | 4.5.2-1.1 |
Patched Releases
Glances
4.5.2, 4.5.2+dfsg-1
glances-common
4.5.2-1.1
python311-Glances
4.5.2-1.1
python313-Glances
4.5.2-1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 16, 2026
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/32xxx/CVE-2026-32596.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32596
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-32596
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-32596
FAQ
Common Questions.
Glances is an open-source system cross-platform monitoring tool.
Affected: Glances (Nicolargo) versions >= < 4.5.2; glances-common (suse); python311-Glances (suse), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Glances 4.5.2, Glances 4.5.2+dfsg-1, glances-common 4.5.2-1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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