CVE-2026-40224

HIGH EPSS 0.2%
Published Apr 10, 20262mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.3 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Apr 10, 2026 2mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

In systemd 259 before 260, there is local privilege escalation in systemd-machined because varlink can be used to reach the root namespace.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.3
Exploitability
1.3
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
0.2% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization Authorization

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
systemd_projectsystemd*≥259  –  <259.3

References 1

  • github.com https://github.com/systemd/systemd/security/advisories/GHSA-6pwp-j5vg-5j6m
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.