CVE-2026-40224

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

CVSS v3 6.7 MEDIUM

6.7^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/security/advisories/GHSA-6pwp-j5vg-5j6m	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:systemd_project:systemd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-10 16:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:44

NVD link : CVE-2026-40224

Mitre link : CVE-2026-40224

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-40224

JSON object : View

Products Affected

systemd_project

systemd

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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