QID 379078

Date Published: 2023-12-06

QID 379078: Docker Desktop Access Token Theft Vulnerability (4230)

Docker is a set of platform as a service product that uses OS-level virtualization to deliver software in packages called containers.

CVE-2023-5166: Docker Desktop allows Access Token theft via a crafted extension icon URL.

Affected Versions:
Docker Desktop before version 4.23.0

QID Detection Logic:
It checks for vulnerable versions of Docker Desktop

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows attackers to get Access Tokens via a crafted extension icon URL.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to upgrade to Docker Desktop version 4.23.0 or later. Please refer to Docker Desktop 4230 for further information.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    Docker Desktop 4.23.0 URL Logo docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4230
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