CVE-2026-7112

MEDIUM

NousResearch hermes-agent API_SERVER_KEY api_server.py _check_auth improper authentication

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability has been found in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _check_auth of the file gateway/platforms/api_server.py of the component API_SERVER_KEY Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet.

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vdb Entry, Technical Description vdb-entry technical-description
VDB-359712 | NousResearch hermes-agent API_SERVER_KEY api_server.py _check_auth improper authentication
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359712
Signature, Permissions Required signature permissions-required
VDB-359712 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA)
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359712/cti
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
Submit #800800 | NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0 Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
https://vuldb.com/submit/800800

Scores

CVSS v3 5.6
EPSS 0.0036
EPSS Percentile 27.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-287
Status published
Products (1)
NousResearch/hermes-agent 0.8.0
Published Apr 27, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 27, 2026