PatchTheCVECVE-2024-6222: In Docker Desktop before v4.29.0, an attacker who has gained access to the Docker Desktop VM through a contain
CVE-2024-6222 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In Docker Desktop before v4.29.0, an attacker who has gained access to the Docker Desktop VM through a container breakout can further escape to the host by passing extensions and dashboard related IPC messages. Docker Desktop v4.29.0 https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4290 fixes the issue on MacOS, Linux and Windows with Hyper-V backend. As exploitation requires "Allow only extensions distributed through the Docker Marketplace" to
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-923 |
| Published | 2024-07-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-6222?
desktop: upgrade to 4.29.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-6222 being exploited?
CVE-2024-6222 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-2024-6222 affect?
CVE-2024-6222 affects desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). In Docker Desktop before v4.29.0, an attacker who has gained access to the Docker Desktop VM through a container breakout can further escape to the host by passing extensions and dashboard related IPC messages. Docker Desktop v4.29.0 http
How urgent is CVE-2024-6222?
Priority 41/100. High severity; On your watchlist
Software pages
Docker vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities · Hyper-V vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities
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