SB2026030566 - Privilege escalation in Docker CLI for Windows
Published: March 5, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026030566
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15558)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path of "C:\ProgramData\Docker\cli-plugins". A local user can place a malicious binary into this directory and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.