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
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| nicolargo | glances | < 4.5.2 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | glances | 4.5.2+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | glances | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | glances | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | glances | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | glances | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | glances | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | glances | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | glances | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | glances | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | glances | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | glances | No fix yet | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | python-Glances | 4.5.2-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2026:10415-1 |
Automated scanner template
A ready-made Nuclei template detects this vulnerability automatically. Vulnerabilities with public scanner templates are typically probed across the internet soon after the template appears — exposed systems should be patched first.
- Glances - Information Disclosure http/cves/2026/CVE-2026-32596.yaml
Source: projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates (MIT) — updated daily. Only links are listed.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | glances | < 4.5.2 | 4.5.2 | GHSA-wvxv-4j8q-4wjq |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2026:10415-1 glances-common-4.5.2-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Mar 25, 2026