CVE-2026-15060systemd-machined: unprivileged users can terminate arbitrary processes
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When systemd-machined >= v259 (or v258 with a custom `polkit` policy that allows `register-machine` access) is running on a desktop system, an unprivileged user logged in a desktop graphical session can kill arbitrary processes, even privileged ones. - versions older than v259 are not affected, unless unprivileged access is granted for the `register-machine` polkit action via a local, custom policy config file - versions older than v258 are not affected - unrelated to the systemd service manager (pid 1 or user session managers) - systemd-machined is not typically installed by default, and is typically in an optional, separate package (e.g.: systemd-container) - terminal-only or remote sessions (e.g.: ssh) are not affected
- CVSS
- 4.7 MEDIUM (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-284, CWE-862
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- systemd
- NVD analysis
- Awaiting Analysis
- Record last updated
- Aug 10, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
systemd systemd-machined systemd:machined (from the name) | from 259 before 262, 261.2, 260.4, 259.8, 258.10 | CNA record |
References
- https://github.com/systemd/systemd/security/advisories/GHSA-qwv4-3gwc-w5g8
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