How severe is CVE-2022-37326?

CVE-2022-37326 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-37326 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-37326?

CVE-2022-37326 affects Docker Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37326?

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-2022-37326 published?

CVE-2022-37326 was published on 2023-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37326

CVE-2022-37326 is a high-severity vulnerability in Docker Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Docker Desktop
Published: 2023-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Docker Desktop for Windows before 4.6.0 allows attackers to delete (or create) any file through the dockerBackendV2 windowscontainers/start API by controlling the pidfile field inside the DaemonJSON field in the WindowsContainerStartRequest class. This can indirectly lead to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37326?: Docker Desktop for Windows before 4.6.0 allows attackers to delete (or create) any file through the dockerBackendV2 windowscontainers/start API by controlling the pidfile field inside the DaemonJSON field in the WindowsContainerStartRequest class. This can indirectly lead to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2022-37326?: CVE-2022-37326 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-37326 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-37326?: CVE-2022-37326 affects Docker Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37326?: 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-2022-37326 published?: CVE-2022-37326 was published on 2023-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:docker:desktop:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*:*

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