CVE-2026-9350: Missing Authorization in NousResearch hermes-agent
CVE-2026-9350 is a medium severity vulnerability in NousResearch hermes-agent versions up to 2026. 4. 16. It involves missing authorization in the check_all_command_guards function within the Batch Runner component. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication and an exploit is publicly available. The vendor has not responded to disclosure requests and no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the hermes-agent product from NousResearch, specifically in the Batch Runner component's tools/approval.py file. The check_all_command_guards function lacks proper authorization checks, allowing remote attackers to manipulate commands without required permissions. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction needed, and low to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is available, and the vendor has not responded to the disclosure.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization controls in the hermes-agent Batch Runner component. This could lead to unauthorized command execution or manipulation within the affected system. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated as low to limited per the CVSS vector. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no official patch is available, users should consider implementing compensating controls such as restricting network access to the hermes-agent service and monitoring for suspicious activity related to command execution. Stay alert for any future vendor advisories or patches.
CVE-2026-9350: Missing Authorization in NousResearch hermes-agent
Description
CVE-2026-9350 is a medium severity vulnerability in NousResearch hermes-agent versions up to 2026. 4. 16. It involves missing authorization in the check_all_command_guards function within the Batch Runner component. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication and an exploit is publicly available. The vendor has not responded to disclosure requests and no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the hermes-agent product from NousResearch, specifically in the Batch Runner component's tools/approval.py file. The check_all_command_guards function lacks proper authorization checks, allowing remote attackers to manipulate commands without required permissions. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction needed, and low to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is available, and the vendor has not responded to the disclosure.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization controls in the hermes-agent Batch Runner component. This could lead to unauthorized command execution or manipulation within the affected system. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated as low to limited per the CVSS vector. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no official patch is available, users should consider implementing compensating controls such as restricting network access to the hermes-agent service and monitoring for suspicious activity related to command execution. Stay alert for any future vendor advisories or patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-23T09:19:30.069Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a12711c09f6977edbec7b48
Added to database: 5/24/2026, 3:31:40 AM
Last enriched: 5/24/2026, 3:46:44 AM
Last updated: 5/24/2026, 4:32:32 AM
Views: 4
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