6.5
MEDIUM CVSS 2.0
CVE-2026-18773
NousResearch hermes-agent Quick run.py _check_slash_access authorization
Description

A vulnerability was detected in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.6.5. Affected by this issue is the function _check_slash_access of the file gateway/run.py of the component Quick Command Handler. The manipulation results in incorrect authorization. The attack can be launched 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 :

Aug. 4, 2026, 4:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 4, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-18773 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Nousresearch hermes-agent
CVSS Scores
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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 LOW [email protected]
Solution
The vulnerability can be remediated by updating the affected component to a patched version. Verify access controls.
  • Update NousResearch hermes-agent to a patched version.
  • Verify that access controls are properly configured.
  • Review logs for unauthorized access attempts.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-18773.

URL Resource
https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/f0036aa1c410b70f5e41272947180645
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18773
https://vuldb.com/submit/856874
https://vuldb.com/vuln/385783
https://vuldb.com/vuln/385783/cti
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-18773 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-18773 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Aug. 04, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-18773', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-04T16:39:53.883251Z'}
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 04, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:nousresearch:hermes-agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'NousResearch', 'modules': ['Quick Command Handler'], 'product': 'hermes-agent', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.6.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.6.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.6.2'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.6.3'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.6.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.6.5'}]}]
    Added Description A vulnerability was detected in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.6.5. Affected by this issue is the function _check_slash_access of the file gateway/run.py of the component Quick Command Handler. The manipulation results in incorrect authorization. The attack can be launched 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: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:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-285
    Added CWE CWE-863
    Added Reference https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/f0036aa1c410b70f5e41272947180645
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18773
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/856874
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/385783
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/385783/cti
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.