CVE-2026-7112 Details
Description
A vulnerability has been found in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _check_auth of the file gateway/platforms/api_server.py of the component API_SERVER_KEY Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet.
A critical vulnerability allowing unauthenticated remote code execution has been identified in NousResearch Hermes-Agent version 0.8.0. The issue arises in the API server component, specifically within the '_check_auth' function of 'gateway/platforms/api_server.py'. The vulnerability is due to improper authentication, as the API server disables authentication by default when no 'API_SERVER_KEY' is configured. This allows any unauthenticated network client to send arbitrary prompts to the agent, which are then executed as OS commands on the host machine via the agent's built-in 'terminal' tool.
Users are advised to set the 'API_SERVER_KEY' environment variable to require authentication for API requests. Additionally, the Hermes-Agent documentation provides guidance on configuring the application securely.
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Assessed Apr 27, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 27, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/ | [email protected] | ProductSource CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/6439 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/6477 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/800800 | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/359712 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploit |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/359712/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-287 | Improper Authentication | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| NousResearch hermes-agent | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Apr 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |