CVE-2026-40223
CVSS Score
4.7
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
2th
In systemd 258 before 260, a local unprivileged user can trigger an assert when a Delegate=yes and User=<unset> unit exists and is running.
| CWE | CWE-696 |
| Vendor | systemd |
| Product | systemd |
| Published | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Affected Versions
systemd / systemd
258 < 260