CVE-2025-12121
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CVE-2025-12121 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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). EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/579478Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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