Upstream information
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.SUSE information
Overall state of this security issue: Does not affect SUSE products
This issue is currently rated as having important severity.
| CVSS detail | CNA (CISA-ADP) | SUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Attack Vector | Local | Local |
| Attack Complexity | Low | Low |
| Privileges Required | Low | Low |
| User Interaction | Required | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality Impact | High | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | High |
| Availability Impact | High | High |
| CVSSv3 Version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
SUSE Timeline for this CVE
CVE page created: Thu Nov 20 20:00:09 2025CVE page last modified: Fri Nov 21 12:31:13 2025