CVE-2026-7397 NousResearch hermes-agent file_tools.py _check_sensitive_path symlink

A security flaw has been discovered in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. This affects the function checksensitivepath of the file tools/filetools.py. The manipulation results in symlink following. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for...

CVE-2026-7397

The CVE affects NousResearch hermes-agent v0.8.0, specifically the _check_sensitive_path logic in tools/file_tools.py, enabling symlink following when exploited locally. Details from connected records indicate the issue arises from path handling that can be manipulated by an attacker with local a...