CVE-2025-15558: Docker CLI for Windows searches for plugin binaries in C:\ProgramData\Docker\cli-plugins, a directory that doe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-15558?

command line interface: upgrade to newer than 29.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-15558 being exploited?

CVE-2025-15558 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-2025-15558 affect?

CVE-2025-15558 affects command line interface. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Docker CLI for Windows searches for plugin binaries in C:\ProgramData\Docker\cli-plugins, a directory that does not exist by default. A low-privileged attacker can create this directory and place malicious CLI plugin binaries (docker-compos

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-15558?

Priority 44/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 8.0WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-15558 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting command line interface. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Docker CLI for Windows searches for plugin binaries in C:\ProgramData\Docker\cli-plugins, a directory that does not exist by default. A low-privileged attacker can create this directory and place malicious CLI plugin binaries (docker-compose.exe, docker-buildx.exe, etc.) that are executed when a victim user opens Docker Desktop or invokes Docker CLI plugin features, and allow privilege-escalation if the docker CLI is executed as a privileged user

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2026-03-04
Last modified	2026-07-15

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

Last updated 2026-07-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-04 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-15 02:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

docker command line interface UPGRADE

Affected: <= 29.1.5

Fixed in: newer than 29.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy command-line-interface || rpm -q command-line-interface || command-line-interface --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 29.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade command-line-interface

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade command-line-interface

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-15558?

command line interface: upgrade to newer than 29.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-15558 being exploited?

CVE-2025-15558 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-2025-15558 affect?

CVE-2025-15558 affects command line interface. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Docker CLI for Windows searches for plugin binaries in C:\ProgramData\Docker\cli-plugins, a directory that does not exist by default. A low-privileged attacker can create this directory and place malicious CLI plugin binaries (docker-compos

How urgent is CVE-2025-15558?

Priority 44/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Docker vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities

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