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CVE-2026-40224
MEDIUM6.7
Description
In systemd 259 before 260, there is local privilege escalation in systemd-machined because varlink can be used to reach the root namespace.
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score6.7
SeverityMEDIUM
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLOCAL
ComplexityHIGH
Privileges RequiredLOW
User InteractionREQUIRED
Published4/10/2026
Last Modified4/10/2026
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-863
References
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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