CVE-2026-14628
MediumCVSS 5.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk42th percentile — higher than 42% of all known CVEs
Summary
A path traversal vulnerability was found in the Live Webhook Endpoint component of NousResearch hermes-agent up to version 2026.5.16. The extract_media function in gateway/platforms/base.py fails to properly validate paths, allowing remote attackers to access files outside the intended directory. The exploit is publicly available.
Risk Assessment
The organization is at risk of unauthorized reading of sensitive system files, potentially leading to disclosure of configuration data, passwords, or other confidential information. The attack can be performed remotely without authentication.
Recommendation
Immediately update hermes-agent to a version newer than 2026.5.16 if available. In the meantime, restrict access to the Live Webhook endpoint to trusted IP addresses and apply WAF rules to block path manipulation attempts.
Original NVD description (English source)
A vulnerability was detected in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.5.16. This impacts the function extract_media of the file gateway/platforms/base.py of the component Live Webhook Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. The attack may be initiated 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.