CVE-2026-40224

Published Apr 10, 2026

Last updated a month ago

Overview

Description
In systemd 259 before 260, there is local privilege escalation in systemd-machined because varlink can be used to reach the root namespace.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
systemd

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.3
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.3
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

cve@mitre.org
CWE-863

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

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