CVE-2026-18774 Details
Description
A flaw has been found in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 0.16.0. This affects the function save_url_image of the file agent/image_gen_provider.py of the component xAI Image Generation Provider. This manipulation causes server-side request forgery. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
A server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability has been identified in NousResearch Hermes-Agent versions through 0.16.0. The issue arises in the xAI Image Generation Provider, specifically within the save_url_image function in agent/image_gen_provider.py. This vulnerability allows remote exploitation by manipulating the image generation response to include a URL that the Hermes host will fetch, potentially exposing internal services or metadata.
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Assessed Aug 4, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 5, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/7c71603a25d84f372f2275dd570e99d4 | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18774 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/856875 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/385784 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/385784/cti | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-918 | Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| NousResearch hermes-agent | <= 0.16.0 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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