CVE-2026-40223

Published Apr 10, 2026

Last updated a month ago

Overview

Description
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.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
systemd

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
5.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

cve@mitre.org
CWE-696

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

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