CVE-2026-32596: Glances exposes the REST API without authentication
Affects glancesSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · CVSS 8.7 High : upgrade to 4.5.6 soon.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 19:51 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.5.6
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Mar 2026
Detectable: evidence found.
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade glances to 4.5.6.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewglancespkg:brew/glancesOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade Glances to version 4.5.6 or later, where the web server requires authentication by default when started with the '-w' option. This patch effectively mitigates the vulnerability. No additional mitigation is required if the upgrade is applied.
Description
Glances versions prior to 4.5.6 run the web server without authentication by default when started with the '-w' option, exposing a REST API that reveals sensitive system information. This includes process command-lines that may contain credentials such as passwords, API keys, and tokens. The issue is fixed in version 4.5.6.
References
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.2 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/32xxx/CVE-2026-32596.json (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-wvxv-4j8q-4wjq (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32596 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/208d876118fea5758970f33fd7474908bd403d25 (opens in a new tab)