CVE-2026-40225

Name: CVE-2026-40225
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-10T16:16:33.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-40225 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.14%

4.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-669

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Systemd Project	Systemd	< 257.13
Systemd Project	Systemd	>= 258, < 258.7
Systemd Project	Systemd	>= 259, < 259.5

References

https://github.com/systemd/systemd/security/advisories/GHSA-vpfq-8p5f-jcqxVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40225?

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

How severe is CVE-2026-40225?

CVE-2026-40225 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40225?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-40225?

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Source: NVD / NIST