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Hermes Agent runs Git config before the first prompt (RCE)

Hermes Agent runs Git config before the first prompt, enabling RCE. Upgrade to the patched release.

Also tracked as CVE-2026-71963

First observed

Sep 2, 2026

Last observed

Sep 2, 2026

Last reviewed

Sep 20, 2026

Tracking ended

Sep 2, 2026

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  • Campaign tracks CVE-2026-71963 only.
  • HOL blog is operator guidance.

Timeline

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  1. Disclosure

    CVE-2026-71963 Hermes Agent Git config RCE disclosed.

  2. Update

    HOL Guard published operator coverage.

Publication clock: 451.6 hours from reviewed disclosure timestamp to HOL publication; 24-hour high target; historical backfill outside target.

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Reviewed in full by HOL Guard Security Publishing.

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Record HGTC-2026-C4E4B5AC.