CVE-2026-7112

NousResearch hermes-agent API_SERVER_KEY api_server.py _check_auth improper authentication

MEDIUM
5.6
CVSS Score
Published: April 27, 2026 at 09:45 AM UTC
Updated: October 26, 2026 at 09:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorHermes Agent

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Severity
MEDIUM5.6
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
PoC

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (6)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359712
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359712/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/800800
ExploitIssue Tracking
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/6439
Issue TrackingPatch
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/6477

SSVC — Action Prioritization

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CVSS

5.6MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-287

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