VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2026-40224

CVSS score6.7 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.11%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-04-10
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

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

Weakness classification

  • CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization

Primary references