#VU123586 Untrusted search path in Docker CLI - CVE-2025-15558
Published: March 5, 2026 / Updated: March 14, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU123586
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15558
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Docker CLI
Docker CLI
Software vendor:
Docker Inc.
Docker Inc.
Description
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 updates from vendor's website.