CVE-2025-13743: Expired Personal Access Tokens (PATs) are recorded in Docker Desktop diagnostic logs

Published Dec 9, 2025
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Updated

Docker Desktop diagnostics bundles were found to include expired Hub PATs in log output due to error object serialization. This poses a risk of leaking sensitive information in exported diagnostics, especially when access denied errors occurred.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Docker Docker Desktop
Docker Docker Desktop>=4.51.0<4.54.0

Event History

Dec 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-13743?

CVE-2025-13743 has a medium severity due to its potential to leak sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-13743?

To mitigate CVE-2025-13743, ensure your Docker Desktop logs do not include sensitive data and consider upgrading to the latest version.

3

What type of information is at risk in CVE-2025-13743?

CVE-2025-13743 risks exposure of expired Hub Personal Access Tokens (PATs) found in Docker Desktop diagnostics logs.

4

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2025-13743?

The vulnerability in CVE-2025-13743 is caused by error object serialization that improperly includes sensitive tokens in logs.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-13743?

Users of Docker Desktop are affected by CVE-2025-13743, especially those generating diagnostics bundles.

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