CVE-2026-35588: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in nicolargo glances
CVE-2026-35588 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability in the open-source monitoring tool Glances prior to version 4. 5. 4. The issue exists in the Cassandra export module where configuration values for keyspace, table, and replication_factor are directly interpolated into CQL statements without validation. This allows a user with write access to the glances. conf file to redirect monitoring data to an attacker-controlled Cassandra keyspace. Version 4. 5. 4 includes a fix for this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Glances versions before 4.5.4 contain an SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the Cassandra export module. Specifically, the module interpolates configuration parameters (keyspace, table, replication_factor) directly into Cassandra Query Language (CQL) statements without proper validation or sanitization. This improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands enables a user with write access to the glances.conf configuration file to manipulate CQL queries, potentially redirecting monitoring data to an attacker-controlled Cassandra keyspace. The vulnerability is addressed in Glances version 4.5.4.
Potential Impact
An attacker with write access to the glances.conf file can exploit this vulnerability to redirect monitoring data to a Cassandra keyspace they control. This could lead to unauthorized data manipulation or data exfiltration within the monitoring infrastructure. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.3 (medium severity), reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity, with low impact on availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Glances to version 4.5.4 or later, which contains a fix for this SQL injection vulnerability. Since the vulnerability requires write access to the configuration file, restricting write permissions to trusted users also reduces risk. Patch status is not explicitly stated beyond the version fix; therefore, verify with the vendor or official Glances release notes to confirm remediation.
CVE-2026-35588: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in nicolargo glances
Description
CVE-2026-35588 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability in the open-source monitoring tool Glances prior to version 4. 5. 4. The issue exists in the Cassandra export module where configuration values for keyspace, table, and replication_factor are directly interpolated into CQL statements without validation. This allows a user with write access to the glances. conf file to redirect monitoring data to an attacker-controlled Cassandra keyspace. Version 4. 5. 4 includes a fix for this vulnerability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.3medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Glances versions before 4.5.4 contain an SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the Cassandra export module. Specifically, the module interpolates configuration parameters (keyspace, table, replication_factor) directly into Cassandra Query Language (CQL) statements without proper validation or sanitization. This improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands enables a user with write access to the glances.conf configuration file to manipulate CQL queries, potentially redirecting monitoring data to an attacker-controlled Cassandra keyspace. The vulnerability is addressed in Glances version 4.5.4.
Potential Impact
An attacker with write access to the glances.conf file can exploit this vulnerability to redirect monitoring data to a Cassandra keyspace they control. This could lead to unauthorized data manipulation or data exfiltration within the monitoring infrastructure. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.3 (medium severity), reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity, with low impact on availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Glances to version 4.5.4 or later, which contains a fix for this SQL injection vulnerability. Since the vulnerability requires write access to the configuration file, restricting write permissions to trusted users also reduces risk. Patch status is not explicitly stated beyond the version fix; therefore, verify with the vendor or official Glances release notes to confirm remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-03T20:09:02.828Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e6b73b19fe3cd2cd3f2d1f
Added to database: 4/20/2026, 11:31:07 PM
Last enriched: 4/28/2026, 6:07:27 AM
Last updated: 6/4/2026, 12:44:50 PM
Views: 70
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