How severe is CVE-2023-33244?

CVE-2023-33244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-33244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33244?

CVE-2023-33244 affects Obsidian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33244?

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-2023-33244 published?

CVE-2023-33244 was published on 2023-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33244

CVE-2023-33244 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Obsidian
Published: 2023-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Obsidian before 1.2.2 allows calls to unintended APIs (for microphone access, camera access, and desktop notification) via an embedded web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33244?: Obsidian before 1.2.2 allows calls to unintended APIs (for microphone access, camera access, and desktop notification) via an embedded web page.
How severe is CVE-2023-33244?: CVE-2023-33244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-33244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33244?: CVE-2023-33244 affects Obsidian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33244?: 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-2023-33244 published?: CVE-2023-33244 was published on 2023-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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