Is CVE-2023-5165 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5165 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5165 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2023-5165 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5165?

CVE-2023-5165 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-5165

CWE-424Published: September 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows an unprivileged user to bypass Enhanced Container Isolation (ECI) restrictions via the debug shell which remains accessible for a short time window after launching Docker Desktop. The affected functionality is available for Docker Business customers only and assumes an environment where users are not granted local root or Administrator privileges.

This issue has been fixed in Docker Desktop 4.23.0.

Affected Docker Desktop versions: from 4.13.0 before 4.23.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-5165 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 8.8.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.