Vulnerability Description
Docker CLI for Windows searches for plugin binaries in C:\ProgramData\Docker\cli-plugins, a directory that does not exist by default. A low-privileged attacker can create this directory and place malicious CLI plugin binaries (docker-compose.exe, docker-buildx.exe, etc.) that are executed when a victim user opens Docker Desktop or invokes Docker CLI plugin features, and allow privilege-escalation if the docker CLI is executed as a privileged user. This issue affects Docker CLI: through 29.1.5 and Windows binaries acting as a CLI-plugin manager using the github.com/docker/cli/cli-plugins/manager https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/docker/[email protected]+incompatible/cli-plugins/manager package, such as Docker Compose. This issue does not impact non-Windows binaries, and projects not using the plugin-manager code.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Docker | Command Line Interface | <= 29.1.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/Release Notes
- https://github.com/docker/cli/pull/6713Issue TrackingPatch
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-CAN-28304/Not Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-15558?
CVE-2025-15558 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). Docker CLI for Windows searches for plugin binaries in C:\ProgramData\Docker\cli-plugins, a directory that does not exist by default. A low-privileged attacker can create this directory and place mali...
How severe is CVE-2025-15558?
CVE-2025-15558 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-15558?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Docker Command Line Interface, Microsoft Windows.