CVE-2026-18976 PUBLISHED

NousResearch hermes-agent disabled_toolsets agent_init.py get_tool_definitions privileges assignment

Assigner: VulDB
Reserved: 05.08.2026 Published: 06.08.2026 Updated: 06.08.2026

A vulnerability was determined in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 0.16.0. This impacts the function get_tool_definitions of the file agent/agent_init.py of the component disabled_toolsets Handler. This manipulation causes incorrect privilege assignment. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
CVSS Score: 5.3

Product Status

Vendor NousResearch
Product hermes-agent
Versions
  • Version 0.1 is affected
  • Version 0.2 is affected
  • Version 0.3 is affected
  • Version 0.4 is affected
  • Version 0.5 is affected
  • Version 0.6 is affected
  • Version 0.7 is affected
  • Version 0.8 is affected
  • Version 0.9 is affected
  • Version 0.10 is affected
  • Version 0.11 is affected
  • Version 0.12 is affected
  • Version 0.13 is affected
  • Version 0.14 is affected
  • Version 0.15 is affected
  • Version 0.16.0 is affected

Credits

  • Erichen-apple (VulDB User) reporter
  • VulDB CNA Team coordinator

References

Problem Types

  • Incorrect Privilege Assignment CWE