CVE-2026-7112 NousResearch hermes-agent API_SERVER_KEY api_server.py _check_auth improper authentication
Remote attackers can bypass authentication in the hermes-agent API server due to improper checks, potentially gaining unauthorized access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-7112?
CVE-2026-7112 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in NousResearch hermes-agent, published on 27 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _check_auth of the file gateway/platforms/api_server.py of the component API_SERVER_KEY Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-7112?
How do I fix CVE-2026-7112?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-7112 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-7112 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-7112 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r7hr-pvjh-r4p3.