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CVE-2026-71963

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.86% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-03 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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Hermes Agent versions 0.18.2 to 0.21.0 are vulnerable to a remote code execution flaw that allows attackers to run arbitrary OS commands via a malicious .git/config file. This vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive environment variables, including API keys, when a user interacts with the compromised repository. Organizations using affected versions of Hermes Agent should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
remote code execution code execution

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CVE
CVE-2026-71963
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.86%

Original NVD Description

Hermes Agent 0.18.2 through 0.21.0, fixed in commit f6234d0, contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by supplying a malicious repository with a crafted .git/config that sets core.fsmonitor to an attacker-controlled command. When a user opens the malicious repository and sends any message, the agent triggers a git status index refresh which executes the injected command in the user's process context, exposing the full environment including configured provider API keys.