NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0 API_SERVER_KEY api_server.py _check_auth improper authentication
Summary
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. Affected by this issue is the function _check_auth of the file gateway/platforms/api_server.py of the component API_SERVER_KEY Handler. The manipulation results in improper authentication.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-7112. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.
The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. Affected is the function _check_auth of the file gateway/platforms/api_server.py of the component API_SERVER_KEY Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-7112. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.
The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-25812). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔒VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
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Exploiting
Class: Improper authenticationCWE: CWE-287
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Download: 🔒
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Timeline
04/26/2026 Advisory disclosed04/26/2026 VulDB entry created
04/27/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 6439
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔒
CVE: CVE-2026-7112 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-7112
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-359712
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 04/26/2026 18:00Updated: 04/27/2026 14:55
Changes: 04/26/2026 18:00 (59), 04/27/2026 14:55 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: Yu-Bao
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #800800: NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0 Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (by Yu-Bao)
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