Overview
What is CVE-2026-40225?
In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.
Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-40225 and is rated Medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.4. It is not in the current CISA KEV record we collected. That does not prove exploitation has not occurred.
In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.