A vulnerability was detected in NousResearch hermes-agent 2026.6.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file hermes-agent/plugins/platforms/simplex/adapter.py of the component SimpleX Gateway Authorization. The manipulation of the argument contactId results in improper access controls.
The attack may be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitation appears to be difficult.
The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is identified as 490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f26e1778aaa8fb3. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 9
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/
cna@vuldb.com
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/commit/490c486ff65b766d9de0fe0e6f2…
cna@vuldb.com
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/44729
cna@vuldb.com
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/44730
cna@vuldb.com
https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/41246
cna@vuldb.com
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-17432
cna@vuldb.com
https://vuldb.com/submit/862424
cna@vuldb.com
https://vuldb.com/vuln/383065
cna@vuldb.com
https://vuldb.com/vuln/383065/cti
cna@vuldb.com