Hermes Agent RCE via malicious .git/config
Hermes Agent versions 0.18.2 through 0.21.0 contain a remote code execution vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by supplying a malicious repository with a crafted .git/config file that sets core.fsmonitor to an attacker-controlled command.
Disclosed 3 September 2026 · Record updated 13 September 2026
Impact
Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands in the user's process context, potentially exposing configured provider API keys and other environment variables.
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Sources
- github.comhttps://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cc88-9pxf-j2wv
