CVE-2026-14628
NousResearch hermes-agent Live Webhook Endpoint base.py extract_media path traversal
Description
A vulnerability was detected in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.5.16. This impacts the function extract_media of the file gateway/platforms/base.py of the component Live Webhook Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
July 4, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 6, 2026, 6:02 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update NousResearch hermes-agent to a patched version.
- Apply security patches or workarounds.
- Validate file access controls.
- Restrict external access to the webhook endpoint.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-14628 has a 2 public
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-14628', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-06T16:25:04.744864Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:nousresearch:hermes-agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'NousResearch', 'modules': ['Live Webhook Endpoint'], 'product': 'hermes-agent', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.2'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.3'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.5'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.6'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.7'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.8'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.9'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.10'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.11'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.12'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.13'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.14'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.15'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.5.16'}]}] Added Description A vulnerability was detected in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.5.16. This impacts the function extract_media of the file gateway/platforms/base.py of the component Live Webhook Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/8af7eff27b50bec24b2d0f76dd1c4383 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-14628 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/845599 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/376144 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/376144/cti