Is CVE-2026-40228 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-40228 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-04-17.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-40228?

CVE-2026-40228 has a CVSS score of 2.9 (LOW severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2026-40228?

Patch guidance is available from systemd project security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2026-40228.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-40228?

1 product: systemd project systemd.

CVE-2026-40228 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

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.

CVSS Metrics

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

Metadata

Primary Vendor: SYSTEMD_PROJECT
Published: 4/10/2026
Last Modified: 4/17/2026
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-2026-40228. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2026-40228

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CVE-2026-40228 vulnerability