CVE-2014-5280: boot2docker 1.2 and earlier allows attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by leveragin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-5280?

boot2docker: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-5280 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5280 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-5280 affect?

CVE-2014-5280 affects boot2docker. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). boot2docker 1.2 and earlier allows attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by leveraging Docker daemons enabling TCP connections without TLS authentication.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-5280?

Priority 49/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2014-5280 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting boot2docker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

boot2docker 1.2 and earlier allows attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by leveraging Docker daemons enabling TCP connections without TLS authentication.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2018-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: boot2docker

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-06 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

boot2docker boot2docker UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-5280?

boot2docker: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5280 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5280 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-5280 affect?

CVE-2014-5280 affects boot2docker. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). boot2docker 1.2 and earlier allows attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by leveraging Docker daemons enabling TCP connections without TLS authentication.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5280?

Priority 49/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Docker vulnerabilities

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CVE-2014-5279 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The Docker daemon managed by boot2docker 1.2 and earlier improperly enables unauthenticated TCP connections by

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