How severe is CVE-2022-23774?

CVE-2022-23774 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23774 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23774?

CVE-2022-23774 affects Docker Docker Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23774?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-23774 published?

CVE-2022-23774 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23774

CVE-2022-23774 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Docker Docker Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Docker Docker Desktop
Published: 2022-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Docker Desktop before 4.4.4 on Windows allows attackers to move arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23774?: Docker Desktop before 4.4.4 on Windows allows attackers to move arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2022-23774?: CVE-2022-23774 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23774 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23774?: CVE-2022-23774 affects Docker Docker Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23774?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23774 published?: CVE-2022-23774 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/release-notes/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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