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CVE-2026-7397

NousResearch hermes-agent file_tools.py _check_sensitive_path symlink

MEDIUM
4.4
CVSS Score
Published: April 29, 2026 at 06:00 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorHermes Agent

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Severity
MEDIUM4.4
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.1%
SSVC
PoC

Description

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 exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 0.9.0 is able to mitigate this issue. The patch is identified as 311dac197145e19e07df68feba2cd55d896a3cd1. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Affected

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

Hermes Agent· Nousresearch
60%
0.8.0
Vendor states this is fixed in 0.9.0 (unaffected)

References (8)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360121
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360121/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/803270
ExploitIssue Tracking
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/8734
Issue TrackingPatch
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/8829
Patch
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/commit/311dac197145e19e07df68feba2cd55d896a3cd1
Patch
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/releases/tag/v2026.4.13
Product
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/

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CVSS

4.4MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-61CWE-59

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