CVE-2024-8696

A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via crafted extension publisher-url/additional-urls could be abused by a malicious extension in Docker Desktop before 4.34.2.

Description

A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via crafted extension publisher-url/additional-urls could be abused by a malicious extension in Docker Desktop before 4.34.2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update Docker Desktop to 4.34.2 or a later version

Workaround:

  • Turn off Docker Extensions https://docs.docker.com/extensions/settings-feedback/#turn-on-or-turn-off-extensions
  • Configure a private marketplace https://docs.docker.com/extensions/private-marketplace/ with a curated list of trusted extensions (for Docker Business customers only)

Category

8.9
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Affected: Docker Docker Desktop
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4342 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8696?
CVE-2024-8696 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8696?
To fix CVE-2024-8696: Update Docker Desktop to 4.34.2 or a later version
Is CVE-2024-8696 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8696 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-8696?
CVE-2024-8696 affects Docker Docker Desktop.
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