CVE-2026-9368 PUBLISHED

NousResearch hermes-agent Environment Variable code_execution_tool.py execute_code sandbox

Assigner: VulDB
Reserved: 23.05.2026 Published: 24.05.2026 Updated: 24.05.2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
CVSS Score: 6.9

Product Status

Vendor NousResearch
Product hermes-agent
Versions
  • Version 2026.4.0 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.1 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.2 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.3 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.4 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.5 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.6 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.7 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.8 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.9 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.10 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.11 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.12 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.13 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.14 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.15 is affected
  • Version 2026.4.16 is affected

Credits

  • Eric-i (VulDB User) reporter
  • VulDB CNA Team coordinator

References

Problem Types

  • Sandbox Issue CWE
  • Improper Access Controls CWE