CVE-2026-10548 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-10548: NousResearch hermes-agent Credential Pool Synchronization credential_pool.py _sync_anthropic_entry_from_credentials_file improper authentication

Vendor Nousresearch
Product hermes-agent
Weakness CWE-287 · Improper authentication
Published June 2, 2026
Last update June 3, 2026

CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A security flaw has been discovered in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.4.23. This affects the function _sync_anthropic_entry_from_credentials_file of the file agent/credential_pool.py of the component Credential Pool Synchronization. The manipulation results in improper authentication. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

June 2, 2026 CVE published
June 3, 2026 Record updated