CVE-2025-6587

Exposure of system environment variables in Docker Desktop diagnostic logs

Description

System environment variables are recorded in Docker Desktop diagnostic logs, when using shell auto-completion. This leads to unintentional disclosure of sensitive information such as api keys, passwords, etc.  A malicious actor with read access to these logs could obtain secrets and further use them to gain unauthorized access to other systems. Starting with version 4.43.0 Docker Desktop no longer logs system environment variables as part of diagnostics log collection.

Category

5.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Docker Docker Desktop
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6587?
CVE-2025-6587 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-6587?
To fix CVE-2025-6587, 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-2025-6587 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-6587 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-2025-6587?
CVE-2025-6587 affects Docker Docker Desktop.
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