CVE-2026-40228

LOW EPSS 7.0%
Published Apr 10, 20262mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
3.3 CVSS 3.1
Low
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Published Apr 10, 2026 2mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

In systemd 259, systemd-journald can send ANSI escape sequences to the terminals of arbitrary users when a "logger -p emerg" command is executed, if ForwardToWall=yes is set.

CVSS Details

Base Score
3.3
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
1.4
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
7.0% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-669

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
systemd_projectsystemd259any

References 2

  • openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/1
  • openwall.com https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/08/1
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Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.