CVE-2026-40225

6.4 MEDIUM

Published: April 10, 2026 Modified: April 13, 2026

Description

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

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0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

Source: cve@mitre.org

1 reference(s) from NVD

CVSS v3 Score

6.4 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

5th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

CWE-669