CVE-2026-40224
CVSS Score
6.7
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
In systemd 259 before 260, there is local privilege escalation in systemd-machined because varlink can be used to reach the root namespace.
| CWE | CWE-863 |
| Vendor | systemd |
| Product | systemd |
| Published | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
systemd / systemd
259 < 260