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CVE-2026-40224

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 6.7 EPSS 0.01%
Updated Apr 10, 2026
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Parameter Value
CVSS 6.7 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions before 260
Type CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization)
Vendor In
Public PoC No

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

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1