Is CVE-2026-40224 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-40224 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-04-27.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-40224?

CVE-2026-40224 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2026-40224?

Patch guidance is available from systemd project security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2026-40224.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-40224?

1 product: systemd project systemd.

CVE-2026-40224 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

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

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: high
Privileges: low
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-863 · Incorrect Authorization

Metadata

Primary Vendor: SYSTEMD_PROJECT
Published: 4/10/2026
Last Modified: 4/27/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

systemd_project : systemd

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2026-40224. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2026-40224

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CVE-2026-40224 vulnerability