CVE-2026-7397

Published: Apr 29, 2026 Last Modified: Apr 29, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
LOW 1,9
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
MEDIUM 4,4
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: low
Availability: low
LOW 3,2
Access Vector: local
Access Complexity: low
Authentication: single
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: partial
Availability: partial

Description

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A security flaw has been discovered in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. This affects the function _check_sensitive_path of the file tools/file_tools.py. The manipulation results in symlink following. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 0.9.0 is able to mitigate this issue. The patch is identified as 311dac197145e19e07df68feba2cd55d896a3cd1. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0001
Percentile
0,0th
Updated

Single Data Point

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59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Draft
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Access Control Other
Potential Impacts:
Read Files Or Directories Modify Files Or Directories Bypass Protection Mechanism Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Operating Systems: Windows, Unix
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61

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

Incomplete
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity
Potential Impacts:
Read Files Or Directories Modify Files Or Directories
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
View CWE Details
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/commit/311dac197145e19e07df68feba2…
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/8734
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/8829
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/releases/tag/v2026.4.13
https://vuldb.com/submit/803270
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360121
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360121/cti