CVE-2026-40224
systemd: systemd-machined: Local privilege escalation via varlink
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 11, 2026
Updated · August 31, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in systemd-machined, a component of systemd. A local attacker can exploit a vulnerability related to how varlink interacts with the root namespace. This can lead to local privilege escalation, allowing the attacker to gain elevated access on the system.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment