CVE-2019-15752

Name: CVE-2019-15752
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-28T21:15:10.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 29.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15752 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 29.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

29.63%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Docker	Docker	< 2.1.0.1
Apache	Geode	1.12.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157404/Docker-Credential-Wincred.exe-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf1bbc0ea4a9f014cf94df9a12a6477d24a27f52741dbc87f2fd52ff2%40%3Cissues.geode.apache.org%3EMailing List
https://medium.com/%40morgan.henry.roman/elevation-of-privilege-in-docker-for-windows-2fd8450b478eExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157404/Docker-Credential-Wincred.exe-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf1bbc0ea4a9f014cf94df9a12a6477d24a27f52741dbc87f2fd52ff2%40%3Cissues.geode.apache.org%3EMailing List
https://medium.com/%40morgan.henry.roman/elevation-of-privilege-in-docker-for-windows-2fd8450b478eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-15752US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15752?

How severe is CVE-2019-15752?

CVE-2019-15752 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 29.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15752?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST