Vulnerability in Nousresearch Hermes-agent
CVE-2026-7397
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…
EPSS: 0.000 (8.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Nousresearch Hermes-agent — versions 0.8.0, 0.9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- VDB-360121 | NousResearch hermes-agent file_tools.py _check_sensitive_path symlink (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- VDB-360121 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) (signature, permissions-required)
- Submit #803270 | NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0 Path Write Protection Bypass (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (issue-tracking, exploit)
- cna@vuldb.com (issue-tracking, patch)
- cna@vuldb.com (patch)
- cna@vuldb.com (patch)
- cna@vuldb.com (product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-7397?
- CVE-2026-7397 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nousresearch Hermes-agent, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2026-04-29.
- How severe is CVE-2026-7397?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.