How severe is CVE-2019-13509?

CVE-2019-13509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-13509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13509?

CVE-2019-13509 primarily affects Docker. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13509?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-13509 published?

CVE-2019-13509 was published on 2019-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13509

CVE-2019-13509 is a high-severity vulnerability in Docker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Docker
Published: 2019-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Docker CE and EE before 18.09.8 (as well as Docker EE before 17.06.2-ee-23 and 18.x before 18.03.1-ee-10), Docker Engine in debug mode may sometimes add secrets to the debug log. This applies to a scenario where docker stack deploy is run to redeploy a stack that includes (non external) secrets. It potentially applies to other API users of the stack API if they resend the secret.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13509?: In Docker CE and EE before 18.09.8 (as well as Docker EE before 17.06.2-ee-23 and 18.x before 18.03.1-ee-10), Docker Engine in debug mode may sometimes add secrets to the debug log. This applies to a scenario where docker stack deploy is run to redeploy a stack that includes (non external) secrets. It potentially applies to other API users of the stack API if they resend the secret.
How severe is CVE-2019-13509?: CVE-2019-13509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-13509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13509?: CVE-2019-13509 primarily affects Docker. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13509?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-13509 published?: CVE-2019-13509 was published on 2019-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (40)

cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.03.2:1:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.03.2:2:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.03.2:3:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.03.2:4:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.03.2:5:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.03.2:6:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.03.2:7:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.03.2:8:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:1:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:10:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:11:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:12:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:13:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:15:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:16:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:17:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:18:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:19:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:2:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:20:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:21:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:22:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:3:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:4:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:5:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:6:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:7:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:8:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:9:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:18.03.1:1:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:18.03.1:2:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:18.03.1:3:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:18.03.1:4:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:18.03.1:5:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:18.03.1:6:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:18.03.1:7:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:18.03.1:8:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:18.03.1:9:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*

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