VDB-365332 · Submit #812230 · CVE-2026-9369

NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.4.23 CLI web-dashboard Interface hermes_cli/web_server.py _discover_dashboard_plugins HERMES_ENABLE_PROJECT_PLUGINS comparison

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.4.23. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _discover_dashboard_plugins of the file hermes_cli/web_server.py of the component CLI web-dashboard Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument HERMES_ENABLE_PROJECT_PLUGINS can lead to comparison. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-9369. The attack is restricted to local execution. Moreover, an exploit is present. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.4.23 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function _discover_dashboard_plugins of the file hermes_cli/web_server.py of the component CLI web-dashboard Interface. The manipulation of the argument HERMES_ENABLE_PROJECT_PLUGINS with an unknown input leads to a comparison vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-697. The product compares two entities in a security-relevant context, but the comparison is incorrect, which may lead to resultant weaknesses. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at gist.github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-9369. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at gist.github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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-2026-31581). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

NousResearch

Name

hermes-agent

Version

2026.4.23

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Comparison
CWE: CWE-697
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Download: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

05/23/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/25/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gist.github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-9369 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-9369
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-365332
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/23/2026 12:38
Updated: 05/25/2026 08:00
Changes: 05/23/2026 12:38 (58), 05/25/2026 08:00 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: Eric-i
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

Submit #812230: NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.4.23 Incorrect Comparison (CWE-697) (by Eric-i)