CVE-2026-17432

Published: Lug 26, 2026 Last Modified: Lug 27, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
LOW 1,3
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: high
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
MEDIUM 5,0
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: high
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: low
MEDIUM 4,6
Access Vector: network
Access Complexity: high
Authentication: single
Confidentiality: partial
Integrity: partial
Availability: partial

Description

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A vulnerability was detected in NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.6.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file hermes-agent/plugins/platforms/simplex/adapter.py of the component SimpleX Gateway Authorization. The manipulation of the argument contactId results in improper access controls. The attack may be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is identified as 490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

266

Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Draft
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
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284

Improper Access Control

Incomplete
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Other
Potential Impacts:
Varies By Context
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Not Technology-Specific, ICS/OT, Web Based
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https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/commit/490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f2…
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/44729
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/44730
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/41246
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-17432
https://vuldb.com/submit/862424
https://vuldb.com/vuln/383065
https://vuldb.com/vuln/383065/cti