CVE-2026-40224
Local Privilege Escalation in systemd-machined via varlink
Publication date: 2026-04-10
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: MITRE
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| systemd_project | systemd | From 259 (inc) to 259.3 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-863 | The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in systemd versions 259 before 260. It is a local privilege escalation issue in the systemd-machined component. The vulnerability arises because varlink can be used to access the root namespace, allowing a user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker with local access and limited privileges can escalate their privileges to root. This means they could gain full control over the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, modification, or destruction of data and system resources.