CVE-2026-40223 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-40223

Vendor Systemd
Product systemd
Weakness CWE-696
Published April 10, 2026
Last update April 15, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.7/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

In systemd 258 before 260, a local unprivileged user can trigger an assert when a Delegate=yes and User=<unset> unit exists and is running.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

April 10, 2026 CVE published
April 15, 2026 Record updated