CVE-2026-9368
NousResearch hermes-agent Environment Variable code_execution_tool.py execute_code sandbox
CVSS Score
7.3
EPSS Score
0.1%
EPSS Percentile
21th
A vulnerability was identified in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.4.16. This impacts the function execute_code of the file tools/code_execution_tool.py of the component Environment Variable Handler. Such manipulation leads to sandbox issue. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
| CWE | CWE-265 CWE-264 |
| 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:L/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-i (VulDB User) VulDB CNA Team