Glances exposes the REST API without authentication

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    "summary": "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.",
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      "references": [
        "https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/releases/tag/v4.5.2",
        "https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/32xxx/CVE-2026-32596.json",
        "https://github.com/nicolargo/glances/security/advisories/GHSA-wvxv-4j8q-4wjq",
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