CVE-2026-16742
Medium
Description
systemd-homed contains a local privilege escalation bug via arbitrary system group addition to a local, logged in, homed-managed user
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.7
Exploit probability—
ProductSystemd-homed
PublishedAug 10, 2026
First seenAug 10, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-347CWE-347CWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Update
- systemd systemd-homed262, 261.2, 260.4, 259.8, 258.10 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| systemd systemd-homed | 245 ≤ v < 262, 261.2, 260.4, 259.8, 258.10 | 262, 261.2, 260.4, 259.8, 258.10 |
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