CVE-2026-17432 PUBLISHED

NousResearch hermes-agent SimpleX Gateway Authorization adapter.py access control

Assigner: VulDB
Reserved: 25.07.2026 Published: 26.07.2026 Updated: 26.07.2026

A vulnerability was detected in NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.6.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file hermes-agent/plugins/platforms/simplex/adapter.py of the component SimpleX Gateway Authorization. The manipulation of the argument contactId results in improper access controls. The attack may be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is identified as 490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
CVSS Score: 2.3

Product Status

Vendor NousResearch
Product hermes-agent
Versions
  • Version 2026.6.5 is affected

Credits

  • Erichen-x (VulDB User) reporter

References

Problem Types

  • Improper Access Controls CWE
  • Incorrect Privilege Assignment CWE