Advisory Details

March 6th, 2026

Docker Desktop Docker Plugins Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2025-15558
CVSS SCORE	7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS	Docker
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Docker
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Docker Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the plugins directory path. The product executes a program from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the target user.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Docker has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://github.com/docker/cli/security/advisories/GHSA-p436-gjf2-799p
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2025-10-16 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2026-03-06 - Coordinated public release of advisory 2026-03-06 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT	Nitesh Surana (niteshsurana.com) of Trend Research

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