CVE-2023-1802

Public Exploit
In Docker Desktop 4.17.x the Artifactory Integration falls back to sending registry credentials over plain HTTP if the HTTPS health check has failed

Description

In Docker Desktop 4.17.x the Artifactory Integration falls back to sending registry credentials over plain HTTP if the HTTPS health check has failed. A targeted network sniffing attack can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. Only users who have Access Experimental Features enabled and have logged in to a private registry are affected.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update Docker Desktop to version 4.18.0

Workaround:

  • Disable the Access Experimental Features option from the setting panel 

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: Docker Docker Desktop
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4180 release notes
https://github.com/docker/for-win/issues/13344 issue tracking exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1802?
CVE-2023-1802 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1802?
To fix CVE-2023-1802: Update Docker Desktop to version 4.18.0
Is CVE-2023-1802 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-1802 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-1802?
CVE-2023-1802 affects Docker Docker Desktop.
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