How severe is CVE-2023-5165?

CVE-2023-5165 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 high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5165?

CVE-2023-5165 affects Docker Docker Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5165?

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-2023-5165 published?

CVE-2023-5165 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5165

CVE-2023-5165 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Docker Docker Desktop
Published: 2023-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows an unprivileged user to bypass Enhanced Container Isolation (ECI) restrictions via the debug shell which remains accessible for a short time window after launching Docker Desktop. The affected functionality is available for Docker Business customers only and assumes an environment where users are not granted local root or Administrator privileges. This issue has been fixed in Docker Desktop 4.23.0. Affected Docker Desktop versions: from 4.13.0 before 4.23.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5165?: Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows an unprivileged user to bypass Enhanced Container Isolation (ECI) restrictions via the debug shell which remains accessible for a short time window after launching Docker Desktop. The affected functionality is available for Docker Business customers only and assumes an environment where users are not granted local root or Administrator privileges. This issue has been fixed in Docker Desktop 4.23.0. Affected Docker Desktop versions: from 4.13.0 before 4.23.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-5165?: CVE-2023-5165 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 high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5165?: CVE-2023-5165 affects Docker Docker Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5165?: 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-2023-5165 published?: CVE-2023-5165 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4230

Affected products (1)

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

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