The current version of Docker Desktop is 4.94.0 (as of 06/10/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
Actively exploited vulnerabilities
The US cybersecurity agency CISA lists this vulnerability in its catalog of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. What CISA does not carry does not appear in this list — even where it is being exploited.
- CVE-2019-15752Docker Desktop Community Edition Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
7.8 high · locally only, without login, needs user action · CISA deadline was 3 May 22
Source: CISA KEV. The CVE is matched to the product automatically — when in doubt, the linked NVD entry applies.
BSI security advisories
Advisories the German BSI (CERT-Bund) published for this product. Whether your version is affected is stated in the advisory itself.
- Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen
WID-SEC-W-2026-1232 · 5 Oct
- Docker Desktop: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service
WID-SEC-W-2026-3494 · 22 Sept
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (runc): Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
WID-SEC-W-2025-2518 · 1 Sept
- Docker Desktop: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service
WID-SEC-W-2026-1780 · 5 Jun
- Docker Desktop: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Privilegieneskalation
WID-SEC-W-2026-1259 · 26 May
- Docker Desktop Model Runner: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Codeausführung
WID-SEC-W-2026-1662 · 26 May
Docker Desktop at a glance
Docker Desktop bundles the Docker engine, CLI and a management UI for Windows and macOS developer machines. Docker ships frequent releases; the app prompts for updates and, in managed setups, is deployed via the enterprise installer.
For admins Docker Desktop runs on developer endpoints, so keep it in the patch cycle — it ships the engine and its components, which occasionally get security fixes. Mind the licensing terms for larger organizations. Updates are usually straightforward (install the new version); check that your images and Compose files still behave after larger jumps. On managed fleets, deploy and update it centrally and configure settings (resource limits, registries) via policy. For servers, the standalone Docker Engine is the right tool rather than Desktop.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.94.0 | STABLE | 06/10/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.93.0 | STABLE | 30/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.91.0 | STABLE | 15/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.90.0 | STABLE | 08/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.89.0 | STABLE | 02/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.88.1 | STABLE | 26/08/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.88.0 | STABLE | 25/08/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.87.0 | STABLE | 18/08/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.86.0 | STABLE | 12/08/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.85.0 | STABLE | 04/08/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.84.0 | STABLE | 28/07/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.83.0 | STABLE | 21/07/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.82.0 | STABLE | 14/07/2026 | Release notes → |
| 4.81.0 | STABLE | 08/07/2026 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of Docker Desktop?
- Docker Desktop 4.94.0, released 06/10/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the Docker Desktop release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new Docker Desktop updates?
- Tick Docker Desktop off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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