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Hermes Agent Vulnerable to RCE via MCP Catalog Flaw

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A security vulnerability has been identified in the Hermes Agent's MCP Catalog, specifically concerning the lack of a commit SHA pin for installation. This oversight allows for remote code execution (RCE) because the catalog, which acts as an install pin, uses a mutable branch reference instead of a fixed integrity check. AI

IMPACT Potential security risk for users of the Hermes Agent and its MCP Catalog.

RANK_REASON Identifies a specific security vulnerability in a software component.

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Hermes Agent Vulnerable to RCE via MCP Catalog Flaw

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  1. Medium — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · FengNing_Architect ·

    Hermes Agent Bundled MCP Catalog: No Pin to Commit SHA -> Catalog-Install RCE

    <div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://medium.com/@engningarchitect/hermes-agent-bundled-mcp-catalog-no-pin-to-commit-sha-catalog-install-rce-beb251533f74?source=rss------mcp-5"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1280/1*u9L-iL1HWQah…

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