CVE-2024-5652: In Docker Desktop on Windows before v4.31.0 allows a user in the docker-users group to cause a Windows Denial-

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5652?

desktop: upgrade to 4.31.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5652 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5652 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-2024-5652 affect?

CVE-2024-5652 affects desktop. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In Docker Desktop on Windows before v4.31.0 allows a user in the docker-users group to cause a Windows Denial-of-Service through the exec-path Docker daemon config option in Windows containers mode.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5652?

Priority 34/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-5652 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Docker Desktop on Windows before v4.31.0 allows a user in the docker-users group to cause a Windows Denial-of-Service through the exec-path Docker daemon config option in Windows containers mode.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2024-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Docker Inc. · Vendor: docker

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-09 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

docker desktop UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.31.0

Fixed in: 4.31.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy desktop || rpm -q desktop || desktop --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.31.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade desktop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade desktop

Note

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

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-2024-5652?

desktop: upgrade to 4.31.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5652 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5652 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-2024-5652 affect?

CVE-2024-5652 affects desktop. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In Docker Desktop on Windows before v4.31.0 allows a user in the docker-users group to cause a Windows Denial-of-Service through the exec-path Docker daemon config option in Windows containers mode.

How urgent is CVE-2024-5652?

Priority 34/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Docker vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities

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