Incorrect Authorization Affecting systemd package, versions <260~rc2-1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.08% (1st percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIANUNSTABLE-SYSTEMD-16009480
  • published13 Apr 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 Debian:unstable systemd to version 260~rc2-1 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 Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:unstable 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