CVE-2026-6832
Get-hermes Hermes Web UI path traversal
- Published21 Apr 2026
Description
Hermes WebUI contains an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the /api/session/delete endpoint that allows authenticated attackers to delete files outside the session directory by supplying an absolute path or path traversal payload in the session_id parameter. Attackers can exploit unvalidated session identifiers to construct paths that bypass the SESSION_DIR boundary and delete writable JSON files on the host system.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://github.com/nesquena/hermes-webui/commit/3cc5839bf303fa6758bfdac538507407a2929655
- https://github.com/nesquena/hermes-webui/pull/409
- https://github.com/nesquena/hermes-webui/pull/412
- https://github.com/nesquena/hermes-webui/releases/tag/v0.50.132
- https://github.com/nesquena/hermes-webui/releases/tag/v0.50.32
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nesquena-hermes-webui-arbitrary-file-deletion-via-unvalidated-session-id
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-6832 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-6832 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.68%.
How severe is CVE-2026-6832?
CVE-2026-6832 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-6832?
Affected products include Get-hermes Hermes Web UI.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6832?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Get-hermes Hermes Web UI 0.50.32 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.