How severe is CVE-2022-26659?

CVE-2022-26659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26659 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26659?

CVE-2022-26659 affects Docker Docker Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26659?

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-2022-26659 published?

CVE-2022-26659 was published on 2022-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26659

CVE-2022-26659 is a high-severity vulnerability in Docker Docker Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Docker Docker Desktop
Published: 2022-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Docker Desktop installer on Windows in versions before 4.6.0 allows an attacker to overwrite any administrator writable files by creating a symlink in place of where the installer writes its log file. Starting from version 4.6.0, the Docker Desktop installer, when run elevated, will write its log files to a location not writable by non-administrator users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26659?: Docker Desktop installer on Windows in versions before 4.6.0 allows an attacker to overwrite any administrator writable files by creating a symlink in place of where the installer writes its log file. Starting from version 4.6.0, the Docker Desktop installer, when run elevated, will write its log files to a location not writable by non-administrator users.
How severe is CVE-2022-26659?: CVE-2022-26659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26659 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26659?: CVE-2022-26659 affects Docker Docker Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26659?: 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-2022-26659 published?: CVE-2022-26659 was published on 2022-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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