CVE-2026-9367 (GCVE-0-2026-9367)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-24 08:30 – Updated: 2026-05-26 13:30
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
NousResearch hermes-agent terminal_tool approval.py detect_dangerous_command os command injection
Summary
A vulnerability was determined in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 5157f5427f19488b31c6fdebbacd15d798ce7f63. This affects the function detect_dangerous_command of the file tools/approval.py of the component terminal_tool. This manipulation causes os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-05-26 13:30 UTC
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/365330 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/365330/cti | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/812228 | third-party-advisory |
| https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/75fb10319693e8… | exploit |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NousResearch | hermes-agent |
Affected:
5157f5427f19488b31c6fdebbacd15d798ce7f63
cpe:2.3:a:nousresearch:hermes-agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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