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CVE-2025-69872

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.55%

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CVE-2025-69872 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. DiskCache (python-diskcache) through 5.6.3 uses Python pickle for serialization by default. An attacker with write access to the cache directory can achieve arbitrary code execution when a victim application reads from the cache.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DiskCache (python-diskcache) through 5.6.3 uses Python pickle for serialization by default. An attacker with write access to the cache directory can achieve arbitrary code execution when a victim application reads from the cache.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.55%

41.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-69872?
DiskCache (python-diskcache) through 5.6.3 uses Python pickle for serialization by default. An attacker with write access to the cache directory can achieve arbitrary code execution when a victim application reads from the cache.
How severe is CVE-2025-69872?
CVE-2025-69872 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-69872?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST