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CVE-2026-68520: Glances: as_dict_secure() Value-Level Bypass Leaks Credentials in URL Values via /api/4/config

August 17, 2026

Glances provides as_dict_secure() explicitly designed for unauthenticated API access, with a docstring stating it returns “a sanitised copy of the configuration dict” where “Sensitive keys in remaining sections are replaced by ‘********’”. However, the implementation only checks KEY names against a regex pattern and never inspects VALUE content. The documented [ip] config section supports public_api (URL), public_username (login), and public_password (password). While public_password is correctly masked, both public_api (when containing embedded credentials like https://user:pass@host/) and public_username are returned in full to unauthenticated users via GET /api/4/config.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-4h34-v6r8-mmjc
  • github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/8d0f8276c2abd2e9d400bd6c84bdfba0dfcab065
  • github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.6
  • github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-4h34-v6r8-mmjc
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-68520

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 4.5.6

Fixed versions

  • 4.5.6

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.5.6 or above.

Impact 5.3 MEDIUM

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Source file

pypi/Glances/CVE-2026-68520.yml

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