CVE-2026-40226

Medium

Description

In nspawn in systemd 233 through 259 before 260, an escape-to-host action can occur via a crafted optional config file.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.4
Exploit probability—
ProductSystemd
PublishedApr 10, 2026
First seenApr 10, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-348CWE-348

How to fix

Update
  • systemd_project systemd257.12, 258.6, 259.4 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
systemd_project systemd233 ≤ v < 257.12, 258 ≤ v < 258.6, 259 ≤ v < 259.4257.12, 258.6, 259.4

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