CVE-2026-40225
CVSS Score
6.4
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
5th
In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.
| CWE | CWE-669 |
| Vendor | systemd |
| Product | systemd |
| Published | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
systemd / systemd
0 < 260