CVE-2026-40228

Published Apr 10, 2026

Last updated 21 days ago

Overview

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.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Modified
Products
systemd

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
3.3
Impact score
1.4
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Severity
LOW

Weaknesses

cve@mitre.org
CWE-669

Social media

Hype score
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