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CVE-2026-40228

LOW CVSS 3.1: 3.3 EPSS 0.01%
Updated Apr 17, 2026
Systemd_Project
Parameter Value
CVSS 3.3 (LOW)
Type CWE-669 (Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres)
Vendor Systemd_Project
Public PoC No

In systemd 259, systemd-journald can send ANSI escape sequences to the terminals of arbitrary users when a "logger -p emerg" command is executed, if ForwardToWall=yes is set.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Systemd_Project Systemd
cpe:2.3:a:systemd_project:systemd:259:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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