ZDI-26-758: Docker Buildx Filesystem Entitlements Protection Mechanism Failure Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Docker Buildx. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of bake definition files. The issue results from the failure to apply a protection mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Docker Buildx. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-93325.
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What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must convince the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Exploitation is not described as occurring without user interaction.
What impact can successful exploitation have?
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on an affected Docker Buildx installation. The advisory assigns the issue CVSS 7.8.