CVE-2025-12120
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CVE-2025-12120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Lite XL versions 2.1.8 and prior automatically execute the .lite_project.lua file when opening a project directory, without prompting the user for confirmation. The .lite_project.lua file is intended for project-specific configuration but can contain executable Lua logic. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Lite XL versions 2.1.8 and prior automatically execute the .lite_project.lua file when opening a project directory, without prompting the user for confirmation. The .lite_project.lua file is intended for project-specific configuration but can contain executable Lua logic. This behavior could allow execution of untrusted Lua code if a user opens a malicious project, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the Lite XL process.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lite-Xl | Lite Xl | <= 2.1.8 |
References
- https://github.com/lite-xl/lite-xl/pull/2164Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/579478Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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