CVE-2026-9369 Details
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.4.23. Affected is the function _discover_dashboard_plugins of the file hermes_cli/web_server.py of the component CLI web-dashboard Interface. Performing a manipulation of the argument HERMES_ENABLE_PROJECT_PLUGINS results in incorrect comparison. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in NousResearch Hermes-Agent version 2026.4.23. The issue arises in the CLI web-dashboard interface, specifically within the '_discover_dashboard_plugins' function of 'hermes_cli/web_server.py'. The vulnerability is triggered by manipulating the 'HERMES_ENABLE_PROJECT_PLUGINS' environment variable, leading to an incorrect evaluation that bypasses security measures. This flaw can only be exploited with local access.
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Volerion
Assessed May 24, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/062b77ceac6aa9844842a616f5d2ef30 | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/812230 | [email protected] | Permission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/365332 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/365332/cti | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-697 | Incorrect Comparison | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| NousResearch hermes-agent | <= v2026.4.23 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |