CVE-2026-17432
NousResearch hermes-agent SimpleX Gateway Authorization adapter.py access control
Description
A vulnerability was detected in NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.6.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file hermes-agent/plugins/platforms/simplex/adapter.py of the component SimpleX Gateway Authorization. The manipulation of the argument contactId results in improper access controls. The attack may be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is identified as 490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
July 26, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 26, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the patch to fix authorization issues.
- Review access control configurations.
- Update the hermes-agent software.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:nousresearch:hermes-agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'NousResearch', 'modules': ['SimpleX Gateway Authorization'], 'product': 'hermes-agent', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.6.5'}]}] Added Description A vulnerability was detected in NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.6.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file hermes-agent/plugins/platforms/simplex/adapter.py of the component SimpleX Gateway Authorization. The manipulation of the argument contactId results in improper access controls. The attack may be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is identified as 490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/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:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-284 Added CWE CWE-266 Added Reference https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/ Added Reference https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/commit/490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3 Added Reference https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/44729 Added Reference https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/44730 Added Reference https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/41246 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-17432 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/862424 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/383065 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/383065/cti