Review reviewCritical

CVE-2025-69872

Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3, Red Hat Satellite 6.18

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.

CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.52%
41.4% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.02.12
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.52%
Technical severityCVSS 9.8

Vulnerability overview

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.

Affected product and versions

Product
Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3, Red Hat Satellite 6.18
Affected versions
See the vendor advisory and NVD configuration data
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3, Red Hat Satellite 6.18 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-502, CWE-94
CVE-2025-69872 — Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3, Red Hat Satellite 6.18 | SECUFOCUS NOW