Docker Desktop writes API keys and tokens to logs in cleartext

published 2026-10-26

Docker Desktop writes third-party API keys and OAuth tokens in cleartext to its local logs and diagnostics bundles. Anyone who can read those files, or who receives a bundle, can read the keys.

Fixed in: 4.97.0

CVE: CVE-2026-114409

Source: docs.docker.com

Am I affected?

You are affected if the installed version is older than 4.97.0. Check the version you have and update to 4.97.0 or later. The fixed version is verified against a vendor or advisory source.

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