CVE-2026-22677
CWE-22Published: May 13, 2026· Updated: May 14, 2026
Official Description
Hermes WebUI prior to 0.51.44 - Release T contains a path traversal vulnerability in the session import endpoint that allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by importing a crafted session with an unrestricted workspace value. Attackers can supply a blocked filesystem root in the workspace field and subsequently use relative paths in the session file API to access any file readable by the WebUI process.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-22677 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-22677 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts