Glances is an open-source system cross-platform monitoring tool. Prior to 4.5.1, the /api/4/config REST API endpoint returns the entire parsed Glances configuration file (glances.conf) via self.config.as_dict() with no filtering of sensitive values. The configuration file contains credentials for all configured backend services including database passwords, API tokens, JWT signing keys, and SSL key passwords.
This vulnerability is fixed in 4.5.1.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Nicolargo Glances
cpe:2.3:a:nicolargo:glances:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
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4.5.1
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References 3
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/commit/306a7136154ba5c1531489c99f8306d84ea…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.1
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-gh4x-f7cq-wwx6
security-advisories@github.com