CVE-2026-40224 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-40224

Vendor Systemd
Product systemd
Weakness CWE-863 · Incorrect authorization
Published April 10, 2026
Last update April 10, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.7/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

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