CVE-2025-12120
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.3
Exploit probability—
ProductLite-xl Lite Xl
PublishedNov 20, 2025
First seenNov 20, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-829CWE-829
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| lite-xl lite_xl | v ≤ 2.1.8 | — |
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