Is CVE-2026-32596 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-32596 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-03-18.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-32596?

CVE-2026-32596 has a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH severity). Vector: 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.

How do I patch CVE-2026-32596?

Patch guidance is available from nicolargo security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2026-32596.

Fix CVE-2026-32596 - HIGH nicolargo glances

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: 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
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Confidentiality: undefined
Integrity: undefined
Availability: undefined
Weaknesses: CWE-200 · Information Disclosure

Metadata

Primary Vendor: NICOLARGO
Published: 3/18/2026
Last Modified: 3/18/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

nicolargo : glances

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2026-32596. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2026-32596

View on NIST NVD

CVE-2026-32596 vulnerability