CVE-2026-9351
NousResearch hermes-agent read_file Tool file_tools.py _is_blocked_device path traversal
CVSS Score
6.5
EPSS Score
0.1%
EPSS Percentile
25th
A security flaw has been discovered in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.4.16. This vulnerability affects the function _is_blocked_device of the file tools/file_tools.py of the component read_file Tool. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. 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.
| CWE | CWE-22 |
| Vendor | nousresearch |
| Product | hermes-agent |
| Published | May 24, 2026 |
| Last Updated | May 26, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
NousResearch / hermes-agent
2026.4.0 2026.4.1 2026.4.2 2026.4.3 2026.4.4 2026.4.5 2026.4.6 2026.4.7 2026.4.8 2026.4.9 2026.4.10 2026.4.11 2026.4.12 2026.4.13 2026.4.14 2026.4.15 2026.4.16
References
Credits
🔍 Eric-h (VulDB User) VulDB CNA Team