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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
EPSS
0.0004
EPSS Percentile
12.4%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-94
Status
published
Products (1)
pypi/diskcache
0PyPI
Published
Feb 11, 2026
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026