Is CVE-2023-0625 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0625 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0625 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0625 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0625?

CVE-2023-0625 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0625

CWE-79Published: September 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Docker Desktop before 4.12.0 is vulnerable to RCE via a crafted extension description or changelog.

This issue affects Docker Desktop: before 4.12.0.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Docker Desktop versions before 4.12.0 contain a remote code execution vulnerability triggered by crafted extension descriptions or changelogs. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale, indicating a severe risk of compromise.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Ensure Docker Desktop is updated to version 4.12.0 or higher to address this security flaw.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-0625 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.