CVE-2025-12121
Nov. 21, 2025, 3:13 p.m.
7.3
High
Description
Lite XL versions 2.1.8 and prior contain a vulnerability in the system.exec function, which allowed arbitrary command execution through unsanitized shell command construction. This function was used in project directory launching (core.lua), drag-and-drop file handling (rootview.lua), and the “open in system” command in the treeview plugin (treeview.lua). If an attacker could influence input to system.exec, they might execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the Lite XL process.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Lite Xl |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | lite_xl | lite_xl | 2.1.8 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | lite_xl | lite_xl | <2.1.8 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: Nov. 20, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Nov. 21, 2025, 3:13 p.m.
Last Modified: Nov. 21, 2025, 3:13 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
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More infoSource
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