CVE-2023-2110
CVE-2023-2110 is a high-severity vulnerability in Obsidian with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Obsidian
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper path handling in Obsidian desktop before 1.2.8 on Windows, Linux and macOS allows a crafted webpage to access local files and exfiltrate them to remote web servers via "app://local/<absolute-path>". This vulnerability can be exploited if a user opens a malicious markdown file in Obsidian, or copies text from a malicious webpage and paste it into Obsidian.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2110?
- Improper path handling in Obsidian desktop before 1.2.8 on Windows, Linux and macOS allows a crafted webpage to access local files and exfiltrate them to remote web servers via "app://local/<absolute-path>". This vulnerability can be exploited if a user opens a malicious markdown file in Obsidian, or copies text from a malicious webpage and paste it into Obsidian.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2110?
- CVE-2023-2110 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-2110 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-2110?
- CVE-2023-2110 affects Obsidian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-2110?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-2110 published?
- CVE-2023-2110 was published on 2023-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:obsidian:obsidian:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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