Docker Desktop Community Edition up to 2.1.0.0 docker-credential-wincred.exe access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Docker Desktop Community Edition up to 2.1.0.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file docker-credential-wincred.exe. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2019-15752. The attack must be carried out locally. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Docker Desktop Community Edition up to 2.1.0.0 (Virtualization Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file docker-credential-wincred.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Docker Desktop Community Edition before 2.1.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse docker-credential-wincred.exe file in %PROGRAMDATA%\DockerDesktop\version-bin\ as a low-privilege user, and then waiting for an admin or service user to authenticate with Docker, restart Docker, or run 'docker login' to force the command.

The weakness was presented 08/28/2019. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-15752 since 08/28/2019. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a simple authentication. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 11/03/2021 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 05/03/2022:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Upgrading to version 2.1.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (48388). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Attacked
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Desktop Community Edition 2.1.0.1

Timelineinfo

08/28/2019 🔍
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08/29/2019 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 157404
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-15752 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15752
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141008
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/29/2019 08:51
Updated: 10/17/2025 04:09
Changes: 08/29/2019 08:51 (38), 08/08/2020 09:53 (18), 12/07/2023 12:22 (5), 04/20/2024 16:22 (25), 07/25/2024 18:39 (1), 09/09/2024 22:29 (1), 02/05/2025 04:27 (13), 10/17/2025 04:09 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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