CVE-2026-9368

NousResearch hermes-agent Environment Variable code_execution_tool.py execute_code sandbox

HIGH
7.3
CVSS Score
Published: May 24, 2026 at 08:45 AM UTC
Updated: July 23, 2026 at 07:32 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorHermes Agent

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Severity
HIGH7.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A vulnerability was identified in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.4.16. This impacts the function execute_code of the file tools/code_execution_tool.py of the component Environment Variable Handler. Such manipulation leads to sandbox issue. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (4)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/365331
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/365331/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/812229

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CVSS

7.3HIGHVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-265CWE-264

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