CVE-2026-10223 (GCVE-0-2026-10223)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-06-01 04:15 – Updated: 2026-06-01 14:56
VLAI
Title
NousResearch hermes-agent memory_tool.py _scan_memory_content injection
Summary
A weakness has been identified in NousResearch hermes-agent up to 2026.4.30. This affects the function _scan_memory_content of the file tools/memory_tool.py. This manipulation causes injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
Assigner
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/367502 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/367502/cti | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-10223 | third-party-advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/822021 | third-party-advisory |
| https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/a1fb77ad2488c5… | exploit |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NousResearch | hermes-agent |
Affected:
2026.4.0
Affected: 2026.4.1 Affected: 2026.4.2 Affected: 2026.4.3 Affected: 2026.4.4 Affected: 2026.4.5 Affected: 2026.4.6 Affected: 2026.4.7 Affected: 2026.4.8 Affected: 2026.4.9 Affected: 2026.4.10 Affected: 2026.4.11 Affected: 2026.4.12 Affected: 2026.4.13 Affected: 2026.4.14 Affected: 2026.4.15 Affected: 2026.4.16 Affected: 2026.4.17 Affected: 2026.4.18 Affected: 2026.4.19 Affected: 2026.4.20 Affected: 2026.4.21 Affected: 2026.4.22 Affected: 2026.4.23 Affected: 2026.4.24 Affected: 2026.4.25 Affected: 2026.4.26 Affected: 2026.4.27 Affected: 2026.4.28 Affected: 2026.4.29 Affected: 2026.4.30 cpe:2.3:a:nousresearch:hermes-agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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