Docker Desktop for Windows installer failed to verify external packages
CVE-2026-106581 is fixed in Docker Desktop on 1 platform by Docker Desktop 4.92.0 (version 4.92.0), released September 17, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.
Before 4.92.0, Docker Desktop for Windows did not verify the signature of a package supplied to Docker Desktop Installer.exe install -package. An attacker able to provide a crafted package and convince a user to approve the Docker-signed UAC prompt could execute attacker-controlled installer actions as LocalSystem.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | |||
| Docker Desktop | 4.92.0 | Docker Desktop 4.92.0 | Sep 17, 2026 |
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