CVE-2023-5166
CVE-2023-5166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Docker Docker Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Docker Docker Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows Access Token theft via a crafted extension icon URL. This issue affects Docker Desktop: before 4.23.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5166?
- Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows Access Token theft via a crafted extension icon URL. This issue affects Docker Desktop: before 4.23.0.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5166?
- CVE-2023-5166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-5166 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5166?
- CVE-2023-5166 affects Docker Docker Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5166?
- 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-2023-5166 published?
- CVE-2023-5166 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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