Is CVE-2026-40225 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-40225 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-04-27.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-40225?

CVE-2026-40225 has a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2026-40225?

Patch guidance is available from systemd project security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2026-40225.

CVE-2026-40225 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2026-40225?

3 products: systemd project systemd, systemd project systemd, systemd project systemd.

Description

In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: physical
Complexity: high
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-669

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 : systemdsystemd_project : systemdsystemd_project : systemd

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2026-40225. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2026-40225

View on NIST NVD

CVE-2026-40225 vulnerability