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CVE-2026-40224

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Published: Apr 10, 2026Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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7.3
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.3 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

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

Affected (1)

Systemd Project
1 product
Systemd
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Systemd
From 259 to 259.3

Related CWEs

CWE-863
Incorrect Authorization
The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

References (1)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory

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