CVE-2025-69872 details a critical vulnerability in DiskCache (python-diskcache) versions through 5.6.3, stemming from its default use of Python pickle for serialization. This allows an attacker with write access to the cache directory to achieve arbitrary code execution when a victim application attempts to read from the compromised cache. Rated 9.8 Critical on the CVSS scale, this vulnerability presents a severe risk with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, requiring no user interaction or complex attack vectors. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been observed, its high FAUCET Risk Score of 95/100 and CWE-94 classification underscore its potential for severe compromise.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
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CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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