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CVE-2026-40228: In systemd 259, systemd-journald can send ANSI escape sequences to the terminals of arbitrary users when a "logger -p...

LOW CVSS 2.5 EPSS 0.01%

Published: April 10, 2026 | Last Modified: April 10, 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.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.01% (2th percentile)

Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.

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