CVE-2023-5166

Name: CVE-2023-5166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-25T16:15:15.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5166 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows Access Token theft via a crafted extension icon URL. This issue affects Docker Desktop: before 4.23.0. . EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows Access Token theft via a crafted extension icon URL. This issue affects Docker Desktop: before 4.23.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Docker	Docker Desktop	< 4.23.0

References

https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4230Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4230Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5166?

Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows Access Token theft via a crafted extension icon URL. This issue affects Docker Desktop: before 4.23.0.

How severe is CVE-2023-5166?

CVE-2023-5166 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5166?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-5166?

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Source: NVD / NIST