CVE-2026-84288
NousResearch hermes-agent ACP Prompt Workflow session.py HermesACPAgent.prompt denial of service
Description
A vulnerability has been found in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 0.18.2. This affects the function HermesACPAgent.prompt of the file acp_adapter/session.py of the component ACP Prompt Workflow. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 1, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 1, 2026, 10:17 p.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
- Update the hermes-agent to a version later than 0.18.2.
- Review the ACP Prompt Workflow component for security flaws.
- Apply vendor-released security patches when available.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability has been found in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 0.18.2. This affects the function HermesACPAgent.prompt of the file acp_adapter/session.py of the component ACP Prompt Workflow. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the 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:N/VI:N/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:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-404 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/84xxx/CVE-2026-84288.json">CVE-2026-84288</a> Added Reference https://github.com/hackerguopeng/cve/tree/main/Hermes_ACP_Queued_Prompt_DoS_Report Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-84288 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/882873 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/397719 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/397719/cti