CVE-2025-3224: A vulnerability in the update process of Docker Desktop for Windows versions prior to 4.41.0 could allow a loc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-3224?

desktop: upgrade to 4.41.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-3224 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3224 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-2025-3224 affect?

CVE-2025-3224 affects desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability in the update process of Docker Desktop for Windows versions prior to 4.41.0 could allow a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During an update, Docker Desktop attempts to delete files and subdir

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-3224?

Priority 36/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-3224 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the update process of Docker Desktop for Windows versions prior to 4.41.0 could allow a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During an update, Docker Desktop attempts to delete files and subdirectories under the path C:\ProgramData\Docker\config with high privileges. However, this directory often does not exist by default, and C:\ProgramData\ allows normal users to create new directories. By creating

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59, CWE-269
Published	2025-04-28
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

2025-04-28 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

docker desktop UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.41.0

Fixed in: 4.41.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.41.0 (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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-3224?

desktop: upgrade to 4.41.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-3224 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3224 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-2025-3224 affect?

CVE-2025-3224 affects desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability in the update process of Docker Desktop for Windows versions prior to 4.41.0 could allow a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During an update, Docker Desktop attempts to delete files and subdir

How urgent is CVE-2025-3224?

Priority 36/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Docker vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities

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