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CVE-2025-12121

OS command injection in Lite Xl

CVSS score

7.3

EPSS probability

%0.4

Risk score

0.0

Published

11 mo ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2025-12121 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

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.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-12121 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.3CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-12121 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.3 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesLowUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityHighAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)High
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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CVE-2025-12121 · OS command injection in Lite Xl · DayBreach