CVE-2026-11461: Authorization Bypass in NousResearch hermes-agent
CVE-2026-11461 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in NousResearch hermes-agent versions up to 0. 12. 0. The issue exists in the resolve_session_by_title function within the hermes_state. py file of the resume Endpoint component. Manipulating the Title argument allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls remotely. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not responded or provided a fix. The CVSS 4. 0 base score is 5. 3, indicating a medium severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the hermes-agent software by NousResearch, specifically versions 0.1 through 0.12.0. The flaw is in the resolve_session_by_title function of the hermes_state.py file, where improper handling of the Title argument leads to an authorization bypass. This allows an attacker with network access and low privileges to remotely bypass authorization checks without user interaction. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official remediation or patch has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables an attacker to bypass authorization mechanisms remotely, potentially gaining unauthorized access to session data or functionality protected by the resume Endpoint. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium impact, with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or issued a fix, users should monitor official channels for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting network access to the affected service and applying compensating controls to limit exposure.
CVE-2026-11461: Authorization Bypass in NousResearch hermes-agent
Description
CVE-2026-11461 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in NousResearch hermes-agent versions up to 0. 12. 0. The issue exists in the resolve_session_by_title function within the hermes_state. py file of the resume Endpoint component. Manipulating the Title argument allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls remotely. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not responded or provided a fix. The CVSS 4. 0 base score is 5. 3, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the hermes-agent software by NousResearch, specifically versions 0.1 through 0.12.0. The flaw is in the resolve_session_by_title function of the hermes_state.py file, where improper handling of the Title argument leads to an authorization bypass. This allows an attacker with network access and low privileges to remotely bypass authorization checks without user interaction. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official remediation or patch has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables an attacker to bypass authorization mechanisms remotely, potentially gaining unauthorized access to session data or functionality protected by the resume Endpoint. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium impact, with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or issued a fix, users should monitor official channels for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting network access to the affected service and applying compensating controls to limit exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-07T07:28:06.447Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a25eab7e29bf47b50447605
Added to database: 6/7/2026, 10:03:35 PM
Last enriched: 6/7/2026, 10:18:26 PM
Last updated: 6/7/2026, 11:10:05 PM
Views: 5
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