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LOW · 2.9

CVE-2026-40228

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.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

2.9

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Systemd ProjectSystemd259

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-669

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-40228?

CVE-2026-40228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.9 (LOW). 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.

How severe is CVE-2026-40228?

CVE-2026-40228 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40228?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Systemd Project Systemd.