CVE-2026-9368
NousResearch hermes-agent Environment Variable code_execution_tool.py execute_code sandbox
Description
A vulnerability was identified in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.4.16. This impacts the function execute_code of the file tools/code_execution_tool.py of the component Environment Variable Handler. Such manipulation leads to sandbox issue. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
May 24, 2026, 8:45 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 24, 2026, 8:45 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
VulDB
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-9368
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the code execution tool.
- Review and secure environment variable handling.
- Implement stricter sandbox configurations.
- Apply vendor security patches when available.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was identified in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.4.16. This impacts the function execute_code of the file tools/code_execution_tool.py of the component Environment Variable Handler. Such manipulation leads to sandbox issue. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might 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: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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-264 Added CWE CWE-265 Added Reference https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/43c72d19668421abe8ce10f299323a0a Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/812229 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/365331 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/365331/cti