CVE-2026-16742
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-16742 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. systemd-homed contains a local privilege escalation bug via arbitrary system group addition to a local, logged in, homed-managed user.
Description
systemd-homed contains a local privilege escalation bug via arbitrary system group addition to a local, logged in, homed-managed user
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| systemd | systemd-homed | >= 245, < 262, 261.2, 260.4, 259.8, 258.10 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Received
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-16742?
systemd-homed contains a local privilege escalation bug via arbitrary system group addition to a local, logged in, homed-managed user
How severe is CVE-2026-16742?
CVE-2026-16742 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-16742?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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