ZDI-CAN-31688: 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 must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must cause the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Successful exploitation can then allow arbitrary code execution on the affected Docker Buildx installation.
How severe is the reported issue?
ZDI assigned this vulnerability a CVSS score of 7.8. The associated identifier is CVE-2026-93325.