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.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/lite-xl/lite-xl/pull/2163 | Patch |
| https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/579478 | Third Party Advisory Exploit Patch |
Configurations
History
10 Dec 2025, 17:45
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:lite-xl:lite_xl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| CWE | CWE-78 | |
| First Time |
Lite-xl
Lite-xl lite Xl |
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| References | () https://github.com/lite-xl/lite-xl/pull/2163 - Patch | |
| References | () https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/579478 - Third Party Advisory, Exploit, Patch |
20 Nov 2025, 19:16
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.3 |
20 Nov 2025, 17:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2025-11-20 17:15
Updated : 2025-12-10 17:45
NVD link : CVE-2025-12121
Mitre link : CVE-2025-12121
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-12121
JSON object : View
Products Affected
lite-xl
- lite_xl
CWE
CWE-78
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')