ID:12907 - Exploit for Path traversal in Docker Desktop - CVE-2026-17106

 
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ID:12907 - Exploit for Path traversal in Docker Desktop - CVE-2026-17106

Published: August 14, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU141444
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-17106
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Docker Desktop

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to write files outside the intended destination.

The vulnerability exists due to path traversal in docker container cp when copying files to a destination path. A local user can supply a crafted destination path to write files outside the intended destination.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.