CVE-2019-15752
HighExploitedPublic exploitDocker Desktop Community Edition before 2.1.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse docker-credential-wincred.exe file in %PROGRAMDATA%\DockerDesktop\version-bin\ as a low-privilege user, and then waiting for an admin or service user to authenticate…
Published Aug 28, 2019 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-15752 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Geode (Apache), Docker, docker.io (debian) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 3, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Docker 2.1.0.1, kapacitor 1.6.6-1.ph5, telegraf 1.27.1-1.ph5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
49%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Docker Desktop Community Edition before 2.1.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse docker-credential-wincred.exe file in %PROGRAMDATA%\DockerDesktop\version-bin\ as a low-privilege user, and then waiting for an admin or service user to authenticate with Docker, restart Docker, or run 'docker login' to force the command.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
9 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GeodeApache | 1.12.0 | n/a |
| DockerDocker | See advisory | 2.1.0.1 |
| docker.iodebian | See advisory | 0 |
| kapacitorphoton | See advisory | 1.6.6-1.ph5 |
| telegrafphoton | See advisory | 1.27.1-1.ph5 |
Patched Releases
Docker
2.1.0.1
kapacitor
1.6.6-1.ph5
telegraf
1.27.1-1.ph5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 28, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
References
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157404/Docker-Credential-Wincred.exe-Privilege-Escalation.html
- exploitMSF docker_credential_wincred.rb
- exploithttps://medium.com/%40morgan.henry.roman/elevation-of-privilege-in-docker-for-windows-2fd8450b478e
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-48388
FAQ
Common Questions.
Docker Desktop Community Edition before 2.1.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse docker-credential-wincred.exe file in %PROGRAMDATA%\DockerDesktop\version-bin\ as a low-privilege user, and then waiting for an admin or service user to authenticate with Docker, restart Docker, or run 'dock…
Affected: Geode (Apache) versions 1.12.0; Docker; docker.io (debian), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 3, 2021.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Docker 2.1.0.1, kapacitor 1.6.6-1.ph5, telegraf 1.27.1-1.ph5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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