How severe is CVE-2021-38148?

CVE-2021-38148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-38148 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38148?

CVE-2021-38148 affects Obsidian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38148?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-38148 published?

CVE-2021-38148 was published on 2021-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38148

CVE-2021-38148 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Obsidian with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Obsidian
Published: 2021-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Obsidian before 0.12.12 does not require user confirmation for non-http/https URLs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38148?: Obsidian before 0.12.12 does not require user confirmation for non-http/https URLs.
How severe is CVE-2021-38148?: CVE-2021-38148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-38148 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38148?: CVE-2021-38148 affects Obsidian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38148?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-38148 published?: CVE-2021-38148 was published on 2021-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forum.obsidian.md/t/obsidian-release-v0-12-12/21564

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:obsidian:obsidian:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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