Vulnerability Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.4.23. Impacted is an unknown function of the file agent/skills_guard.py of the component Skills Guard Multi-Word Prompt Handler. The manipulation of the argument THREAT_PATTERNS leads to injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/82a3539d6358842e69dfaef0a9fcf14a
- https://vuldb.com/submit/812216
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/365316
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/365316/cti
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-9353?
CVE-2026-9353 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). A security vulnerability has been detected in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.4.23. Impacted is an unknown function of the file agent/skills_guard.py of the component Skills Guard Multi-Word Prom...
How severe is CVE-2026-9353?
CVE-2026-9353 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-9353?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.