CVE-2025-3911: Exposure in Docker Desktop logs of environment variables configured for running containers

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.2 v4.0)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2025-04-29 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-532

Description

Recording of environment variables, configured for running containers, in Docker Desktop application logs could lead to unintentional disclosure of sensitive information such as api keys, passwords, etc. A malicious actor with read access to these logs could obtain sensitive credentials information and further use it to gain unauthorized access to other systems. Starting with version 4.41.0, Docker Desktop no longer logs environment variables set by the user.

Affected products

Docker Desktop: before 4.41.0 — fixed in 4.41.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Docker Desktop 4.41.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://docs.docker.com/desktop/troubleshoot-and-support/troubleshoot/#check-the-logs

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