Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Dokploy versions before 0.26.6 allow a logged-in user to run unintended commands through the container terminal WebSocket feature. Because Dokploy manages deployment infrastructure, compromise could affect hosted applications and the underlying server. The vendor advisory rates this critical and names 0.26.6 as the fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any organization running Dokploy. Although authentication is required, successful abuse could let an insider or compromised account execute commands on deployment infrastructure. Prioritize upgrade to 0.26.6 and tighten access while validating exposure.
Technical view
CVE-2026-24841 is a CWE-78 command injection in Dokploy’s `/docker-container-terminal` WebSocket endpoint. The advisory states `containerId` and `activeWay` were interpolated into shell commands without sanitization. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.9: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed.
Likely exposure
Self-hosted Dokploy deployments running versions earlier than 0.26.6 are affected. Exposure requires authenticated access, so risk is highest where many users have Dokploy accounts, accounts are weakly protected, or the Dokploy interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Public details identify the vulnerable endpoint and parameter classes, but this assessment avoids exploit procedure. Authenticated access is required, lowering opportunistic exposure but not impact after login.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, GitHub advisory, and fix commit. The root cause is unsanitized interpolation into shell commands in the Docker container terminal WebSocket path. Do not assume unauthenticated exposure or active exploitation from the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Dokploy to version 0.26.6 or later.
- Restrict Dokploy administrative access to trusted networks or VPN.
- Review and remove unnecessary Dokploy user accounts.
- Enforce strong authentication controls for Dokploy users.
- Check the vendor advisory for any updated guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Dokploy instances and record their versions.
- Confirm no production instance runs a version earlier than 0.26.6.
- Review Dokploy access logs for unusual authenticated terminal activity.
- Verify only intended users can access Dokploy.
- Document upgrade status and compensating controls.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L3.16Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.9CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/Dokploy/dokploy/security/advisories/GHSA-vx6x-6559-x35rCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/Dokploy/dokploy/commit/74e0bd5fe3ef7199f44fcd19c6f5a2f09b806d6fCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/Dokploy/dokploy/blob/canary/apps/dokploy/server/wss/docker-container-terminal.tsCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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