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NVD 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.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
YES
Patch
NONE
Momentum
NONE
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1 version affected across 1 product
CVE-2026-40228 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… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-40228
Post summary
The CVE disclosure describes a systemd-journald flaw that allows ANSI escape sequence injection to users’ terminals via the 'logger -p emerg' command with ForwardToWall enabled.
🚨*CVE* CVE-2026-40228 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… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-40228 ----- Traducción: CVE-2026-40228 En … http://infoflow.cloud`
Post summary
CVE-2026-40228 is disclosed as a vulnerability allowing systemd-journald to send ANSI escape sequences to any user's terminal when ForwardToWall is enabled; there is no PoC, exploit, patch, or report of active exploitation.
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| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | systemd_project | systemd | 259 | - | - |