CVE-2023-34844: Play With Docker < 0.0.2 has an insecure CAP_SYS_ADMIN privileged mode causing the docker container to escape.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-34844?

play with docker: upgrade to 0.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-34844 being exploited?

CVE-2023-34844 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-2023-34844 affect?

CVE-2023-34844 affects play with docker. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Play With Docker < 0.0.2 has an insecure CAP_SYS_ADMIN privileged mode causing the docker container to escape.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-34844?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2023-34844 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting play with docker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Play With Docker < 0.0.2 has an insecure CAP_SYS_ADMIN privileged mode causing the docker container to escape.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-273
Published	2023-06-29
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: play with docker project

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-29 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

play with docker project play with docker UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.0.2

Fixed in: 0.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy play-with-docker || rpm -q play-with-docker || play-with-docker --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade play-with-docker

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade play-with-docker

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · gnome-shell-extension-tiling-assistant · FIXED · 56-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321

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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-2023-34844?

play with docker: upgrade to 0.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-34844 being exploited?

CVE-2023-34844 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-2023-34844 affect?

CVE-2023-34844 affects play with docker. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Play With Docker < 0.0.2 has an insecure CAP_SYS_ADMIN privileged mode causing the docker container to escape.

How urgent is CVE-2023-34844?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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