CVE-2026-40225

low-risk
Published 2026-04-10

In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.

Do I need to act?

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0.02% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 6.4/10 Medium
PHYSICAL / HIGH complexity

References (1)

https://github.com/systemd/systemd/security/advisories/GHSA-vpfq-8p5f-jcqx
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low-risk
Severity 17/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal