CVE-2026-5817: The vllm-metal inference backend in Docker Model Runner on macOS unconditionally sets trust_remote_code=True w

Routine

HIGH 8.2WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-5817 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting docker desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The vllm-metal inference backend in Docker Model Runner on macOS unconditionally sets trust_remote_code=True when loading model tokenizers, and runs without sandboxing. This causes transformers.AutoTokenizer.from_pretrained() to import and execute arbitrary Python files included in any model pulled from an OCI registry, resulting in arbitrary code execution on the Docker host as the Docker Desktop user when inference is triggered. Any container

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-829
Published	2026-05-22
Last modified	2026-07-23

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

Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-22 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-23 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

docker docker desktop UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.62.0 and < 4.68.0

Fixed in: 4.68.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.62.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.68.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade docker-desktop

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.62.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison docker-desktop sudo apt install docker-desktop=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.62.0> sudo apt-mark hold docker-desktop

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list docker-desktop sudo dnf downgrade docker-desktop-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.62.0> sudo dnf versionlock add docker-desktop

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2026-5817?

docker desktop: upgrade to 4.68.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-5817 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5817 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-2026-5817 affect?

CVE-2026-5817 affects docker desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). The vllm-metal inference backend in Docker Model Runner on macOS unconditionally sets trust_remote_code=True when loading model tokenizers, and runs without sandboxing. This causes transformers.AutoTokenizer.from_pretrained() to import and

How urgent is CVE-2026-5817?

Priority 37/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Docker vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities

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