What is CVE-2025-3224?

CVE-2025-3224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Docker Desktop, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-04-28.

How severe is CVE-2025-3224?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2025-3224 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Privilege escalation in Docker Desktop

CVE-2025-3224

A vulnerability in the update process of Docker Desktop for Windows versions prior to 4.41.0 could allow a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During an update, Docker Desktop attempts to delete files and subdi…

EPSS: 0.002 (12.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Docker Desktop
Docker Desktop — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

Ekitji/siem

References

security@docker.com (Technical Description)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-3224?: CVE-2025-3224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Docker Desktop, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-04-28.
How severe is CVE-2025-3224?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-3224 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.