CVE-2026-40228

2.9 LOW

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

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/08/1

Source: cve@mitre.org

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

2.9 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

2th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-669

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