Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU122424

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Docker Desktop - CVE-2025-14740

Published: February 6, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU122424

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: 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

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14740

CWE-ID: CWE-732

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Docker Inc.

Affected software:
Docker Desktop

Detailed vulnerability description

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.

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