CVE-2026-32596

Name: CVE-2026-32596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-18T06:16:18.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-32596 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

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 Probability

1.55%

71.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nicolargo	Glances	< 4.5.2

References

https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/208d876118fea5758970f33fd7474908bd403d25Patch
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.2Product, Release Notes
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-wvxv-4j8q-4wjqExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32596?

How severe is CVE-2026-32596?

CVE-2026-32596 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32596?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST