CVE-2026-17432: Improper Access Controls in NousResearch hermes-agent
CVE-2026-17432 is a low-severity vulnerability in NousResearch hermes-agent version 2026.6.5 involving improper access controls in the SimpleX Gateway Authorization component. The issue arises from manipulation of the contactId argument in the file hermes-agent/plugins/platforms/simplex/adapter.py. Exploitation requires high complexity and no privileges, but the exploit is publicly available. A patch identified by commit 490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3 is advised to resolve the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.6.5 affects an unknown functionality within the SimpleX Gateway Authorization component, specifically in the file hermes-agent/plugins/platforms/simplex/adapter.py. Improper access controls allow remote attackers to manipulate the contactId argument, potentially bypassing intended authorization checks. The attack complexity is high, and no user interaction or privileges are required. Although an exploit is publicly available, the CVSS 4.0 base score is low (2.3). A patch identified by commit 490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3 exists, but no official remediation level is stated.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass access controls by manipulating the contactId argument, potentially leading to unauthorized access within the affected component. However, the low CVSS score and high attack complexity indicate limited impact and difficulty in exploitation. No privileges or user interaction are required for the attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch identified by commit 490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3 is available and applying it is advised to resolve the issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the vendor advisory, so verify the patch availability and applicability with the vendor or official sources before deployment.
CVE-2026-17432: Improper Access Controls in NousResearch hermes-agent
Description
CVE-2026-17432 is a low-severity vulnerability in NousResearch hermes-agent version 2026.6.5 involving improper access controls in the SimpleX Gateway Authorization component. The issue arises from manipulation of the contactId argument in the file hermes-agent/plugins/platforms/simplex/adapter.py. Exploitation requires high complexity and no privileges, but the exploit is publicly available. A patch identified by commit 490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3 is advised to resolve the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 2.3low
Affected software
pkg:github/nousresearch/hermes-agentcpe:2.3:a:nousresearch:hermes-agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.6.5 affects an unknown functionality within the SimpleX Gateway Authorization component, specifically in the file hermes-agent/plugins/platforms/simplex/adapter.py. Improper access controls allow remote attackers to manipulate the contactId argument, potentially bypassing intended authorization checks. The attack complexity is high, and no user interaction or privileges are required. Although an exploit is publicly available, the CVSS 4.0 base score is low (2.3). A patch identified by commit 490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3 exists, but no official remediation level is stated.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass access controls by manipulating the contactId argument, potentially leading to unauthorized access within the affected component. However, the low CVSS score and high attack complexity indicate limited impact and difficulty in exploitation. No privileges or user interaction are required for the attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch identified by commit 490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3 is available and applying it is advised to resolve the issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the vendor advisory, so verify the patch availability and applicability with the vendor or official sources before deployment.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-25T10:42:39.965Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a655e049c2644c7f83a90e7
Added to database: 07/26/2026, 01:08:20 UTC
Last enriched: 08/02/2026, 21:06:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 22:52:10 UTC
Views: 149
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