How severe is CVE-2023-34844?

CVE-2023-34844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-34844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34844?

CVE-2023-34844 affects Play With Docker Project Play With Docker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34844?

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

When was CVE-2023-34844 published?

CVE-2023-34844 was published on 2023-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34844

Q: What is CVE-2023-34844?

Play With Docker < 0.0.2 has an insecure CAP_SYS_ADMIN privileged mode causing the docker container to escape.

CVE-2023-34844 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Play With Docker Project Play With Docker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-273.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-273
Affected product: Play With Docker Project Play With Docker
Published: 2023-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Play With Docker < 0.0.2 has an insecure CAP_SYS_ADMIN privileged mode causing the docker container to escape.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34844?: Play With Docker < 0.0.2 has an insecure CAP_SYS_ADMIN privileged mode causing the docker container to escape.
How severe is CVE-2023-34844?: CVE-2023-34844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-34844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34844?: CVE-2023-34844 affects Play With Docker Project Play With Docker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34844?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-34844 published?: CVE-2023-34844 was published on 2023-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hacku.top/wl/?id=MACBtnorZyp6hC3E5bw2CqBAusuWoKe3

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:play_with_docker_project:play_with_docker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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