CVE-2023-0628

Docker Desktop before 4.17.0 allows an attacker to execute an arbitrary command inside a Dev Environments container during initialization by tricking a user to open a crafted malicious docker-desktop:// URL

Description

Docker Desktop before 4.17.0 allows an attacker to execute an arbitrary command inside a Dev Environments container during initialization by tricking a user to open a crafted malicious docker-desktop:// URL.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: Docker Inc. Docker Desktop
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4170 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0628?
CVE-2023-0628 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0628?
To fix CVE-2023-0628, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0628 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0628 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0628?
CVE-2023-0628 affects Docker Inc. Docker Desktop.
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