CVE-2026-7397 | NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0 tools/file_tools.py _check_sensitive_path symlink (Issue 8734)

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. This affects the function _check_sensitive_path of the file tools/file_tools.py. The manipulation results in symlink following. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-7397. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.