Incorrect Authorization Affecting systemd package, versions <259.3-r0


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.11% (2nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CHAINGUARDLATEST-SYSTEMD-17052905
  • published29 May 2026
  • disclosed10 Apr 2026

Introduced: 10 Apr 2026

CVE-2026-40224  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-863  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Chainguard systemd to version 259.3-r0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream systemd package and not the systemd package as distributed by Chainguard. See How to fix? for Chainguard relevant fixed versions and status.

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

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1