CVE-2023-5166: Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows Access Token theft via a crafted extension icon URL

Published Sep 25, 2023
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Docker Docker Desktop<4.23.0

Remediation

Information

Update Docker Desktop to 4.23.0

Event History

Sep 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-5166.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5166?

The severity of CVE-2023-5166 is high with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

Which version of Docker Desktop is affected by CVE-2023-5166?

Docker Desktop before version 4.23.0 is affected by CVE-2023-5166.

4

How can Access Token theft occur in Docker Desktop before version 4.23.0?

Access Token theft can occur in Docker Desktop before version 4.23.0 through a crafted extension icon URL.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-5166?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-5166, users should update Docker Desktop to version 4.23.0 or later.

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