CVE-2026-71963 — Hermes Agent 0.18.2 through 0.21.0, fixed in commit f6234d0, contains a remote code…¶
Key facts
CVE-2026-71963 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: Hermes Agent 0.18.2 through 0.21.0, fixed in commit f6234d0, contains a remote code…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
| CVE | CVE-2026-71963 |
| Severity | High (8.8) |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2026/CVE-2026-71963/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
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.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-71963 |
| Type | RCE |
| CVSS Score | 8.8 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2026/CVE-2026-71963/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2026-71963
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/commit/f6234d00c5d59450adea1d7edd30ad3859375c79
- https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/101483
- https://www.manifold.security/blog/ai-coding-agents-git-hijack
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hermes-agent-rce-via-git-core-fsmonitor-config-injection
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-09-04T12:28:40.829158971
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2026-71963?¶
CVE-2026-71963 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: Hermes Agent 0.18.2 through 0.21.0, fixed in commit f6234d0, contains a remote code…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
How do I detect CVE-2026-71963?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2026-71963?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.