How severe is CVE-2023-27035?

CVE-2023-27035 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27035 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27035?

CVE-2023-27035 affects Obsidian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27035?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-27035 published?

CVE-2023-27035 was published on 2023-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27035

CVE-2023-27035 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Obsidian with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Obsidian
Published: 2023-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue discovered in Obsidian Canvas 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to send desktop notifications, record user audio and other unspecified impacts via embedded website on the canvas page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27035?: An issue discovered in Obsidian Canvas 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to send desktop notifications, record user audio and other unspecified impacts via embedded website on the canvas page.
How severe is CVE-2023-27035?: CVE-2023-27035 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27035 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27035?: CVE-2023-27035 affects Obsidian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27035?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-27035 published?: CVE-2023-27035 was published on 2023-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:obsidian:obsidian:1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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