CVE-2026-7397

MEDIUM

NousResearch hermes-agent file_tools.py _check_sensitive_path symlink

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. This affects the function _check_sensitive_path of the file tools/file_tools.py. The manipulation results in symlink following. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 0.9.0 is able to mitigate this issue. The patch is identified as 311dac197145e19e07df68feba2cd55d896a3cd1. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Vdb Entry, Technical Description vdb-entry technical-description
VDB-360121 | NousResearch hermes-agent file_tools.py _check_sensitive_path symlink
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360121
Signature, Permissions Required signature permissions-required
VDB-360121 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA)
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360121/cti
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
Submit #803270 | NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0 Path Write Protection Bypass
https://vuldb.com/submit/803270

Scores

CVSS v3 4.4
EPSS 0.0014
EPSS Percentile 3.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-59 CWE-61
Status published
Products (2)
NousResearch/hermes-agent 0.8.0
NousResearch/hermes-agent 0.9.0
Published Apr 29, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 30, 2026