CVE-2024-8696

Docker Desktop remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.23%

Published12 Sept 2024

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Docker Desktop< 4.34.2

Remediation

Fixed in

Docker Desktop≥ 4.34.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-8696 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-8696 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.23%.

How severe is CVE-2024-8696?

CVE-2024-8696 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-8696?

Affected products include Docker Desktop.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8696?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Docker Desktop 4.34.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.