CVE-2026-18773 (GCVE-0-2026-18773)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-04 15:00 – Updated: 2026-08-04 16:40
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
NousResearch hermes-agent Quick run.py _check_slash_access authorization
Summary
A vulnerability was detected in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.6.5. Affected by this issue is the function _check_slash_access of the file gateway/run.py of the component Quick Command Handler. The manipulation results in incorrect authorization. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
Assigner
References
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| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/385783 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/385783/cti | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18773 | third-party-advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/856874 | third-party-advisory |
| https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/f0036aa1c410b7… | exploit |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NousResearch | hermes-agent |
Affected:
2026.6.0
Affected: 2026.6.1 Affected: 2026.6.2 Affected: 2026.6.3 Affected: 2026.6.4 Affected: 2026.6.5 cpe:2.3:a:nousresearch:hermes-agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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Nomenclature
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