SB2026020613 - Privilege escalation in Docker Desktop
Published: February 6, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026020613
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14740)
CWE-ID: CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect privilege assignment within the product installer. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.