CVE-2026-68520

Glances is an open-source system cross-platform monitoring tool. Prior to 4.5.6, as_dict_secure() in glances/config.py checks only option names and exposes public_username and credentials embedded in public_api values through unauthenticated GET /api/4/config and GET /api/4/config/ip requests. This issue is fixed in 4.5.6.

CVSS v3 5.3 MEDIUM

5.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/8d0f8276c2abd2e9d400bd6c84bdfba0dfcab065
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.6
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-4h34-v6r8-mmjc
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-4h34-v6r8-mmjc

Configurations

No configuration.

History

23 Oct 2026, 16:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Glances es una herramienta de monitoreo de sistemas multiplataforma de código abierto. Antes de 4.5.6, as_dict_secure() en glances/config.py verifica solo los nombres de las opciones y expone public_username y las credenciales incrustadas en los valores de public_api a través de solicitudes GET /API/4/config y GET /API/4/config/ip no autenticadas. Este problema se solucionó en 4.5.6.

Information

Published : 2026-08-17 18:18

Updated : 2026-10-23 16:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-68520

Mitre link : CVE-2026-68520

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-68520

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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