CVE-2026-7397
NousResearch hermes-agent file_tools.py _check_sensitive_path symlink
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.
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Published Date :
April 29, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade NousResearch hermes-agent to version 0.9.0.
- Apply the patch 311dac197145e19e07df68feba2cd55d896a3cd1.
- Update the affected file tools/file_tools.py.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/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:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-59 Added CWE CWE-61 Added Reference https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/ Added Reference https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/commit/311dac197145e19e07df68feba2cd55d896a3cd1 Added Reference https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/8734 Added Reference https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/8829 Added Reference https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/releases/tag/v2026.4.13 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/803270 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/360121 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/360121/cti