CVE-2026-7112NousResearch hermes-agent API_SERVER_KEY api_server.py _check_auth improper authentication
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A vulnerability has been found in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _check_auth of the file gateway/platforms/api_server.py of the component API_SERVER_KEY Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet.
- CVSS
- 5.6 MEDIUM (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-287
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- VulDB
- NVD analysis
- Deferred
- Record last updated
- Apr 27, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
NousResearch hermes-agent nousresearch:hermes_agent (from the name) | 0.8.0 | CNA record |
References
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/359712vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/359712/ctisignature, permissions-required
- https://vuldb.com/submit/800800third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/6439exploit, issue-tracking
- https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/6477issue-tracking, patch
- https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/product
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