CVE-2026-40228

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In systemd 259, systemd-journald can send ANSI escape sequences to the terminals of arbitrary users when a "logger -p emerg" command is executed, if ForwardToWall=yes is set.

2.9 /10

CVSS v3 : LOW

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.4 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/08/1 Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/1
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:systemd_project:systemd:259:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

05 May 2026, 02:16

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References
  • () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/1 -
References () https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/08/1 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, Exploit () https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/08/1 - Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

17 Apr 2026, 22:00

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References () https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/08/1 - () https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/08/1 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, Exploit
First Time Systemd Project systemd
Systemd Project
CPE cpe:2.3:a:systemd_project:systemd:259:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

10 Apr 2026, 16:16

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2026-04-10 16:16

Updated : 2026-05-05 02:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-40228

Mitre link : CVE-2026-40228

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-40228

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Products Affected

systemd_project

  • systemd
CWE
CWE-669

Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres