CVE-2026-57169
Dockhand: Unauthenticated container exec via WebSocket upgrade
Description
Dockhand is a Docker management application. Prior to 1.0.34, the in-browser container terminal endpoint /api/containers/<id>/exec does not enforce authentication on the WebSocket upgrade request. When an unauthenticated attacker has network reach to Dockhand, knows a target container ID, and targets a container with an interactive shell, the attacker can open a raw WebSocket terminal session and execute commands inside a known target container. This allows unauthenticated command execution inside the container, with possible host compromise when the container has sensitive mounts or privileged execution. This issue is fixed in version 1.0.34.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Dockhand to version 1.0.34 or later.
- Ensure container execution requires proper authentication.
- Restrict network access to Dockhand.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Dockhand is a Docker management application. Prior to 1.0.34, the in-browser container terminal endpoint /api/containers/<id>/exec does not enforce authentication on the WebSocket upgrade request. When an unauthenticated attacker has network reach to Dockhand, knows a target container ID, and targets a container with an interactive shell, the attacker can open a raw WebSocket terminal session and execute commands inside a known target container. This allows unauthenticated command execution inside the container, with possible host compromise when the container has sensitive mounts or privileged execution. This issue is fixed in version 1.0.34. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-306 Added CWE CWE-862 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/57xxx/CVE-2026-57169.json">CVE-2026-57169</a> Added Reference https://github.com/Finsys/dockhand/commit/efb634701c55f80a8c752df8ae08d88f2c16cce9 Added Reference https://github.com/Finsys/dockhand/releases/tag/v1.0.34 Added Reference https://github.com/Finsys/dockhand/security/advisories/GHSA-f6q3-chhc-4hxm