CVE-2026-7397 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-7397: NousResearch hermes-agent file_tools.py _check_sensitive_path symlink

Vendor Nousresearch
Product hermes-agent
Weakness CWE-61
Published April 29, 2026
Last update April 30, 2026
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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:N/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 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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

April 29, 2026 CVE published
April 30, 2026 Record updated