CVE-2026-40224 | BDVDB-2026-326407 Detail

systemdsystemd

Description#

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

Per CVSS v3.1: confidentiality impact high, integrity impact high, availability impact high. Attack vector: local.

No public exploit known

6.7 Medium

less than 1%, Very Low

Estimated chance of exploitation in the next 30 days. EPSS percentile: 1.3.

Not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Incorrect Authorization

No specific action is recorded in the source data. Check the references for vendor guidance.

Not available

6.7 Medium

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Source: CVE List v5 (record); CISA KEV (kev, action); FIRST EPSS (epss).