CVE-2023-2110

Public Exploit
Obsidian Local File Disclosure

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.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory starlabs.sg
Affected: Obsidian Obsidian
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://obsidian.md/changelog/2023-05-03-desktop-v1.2.8/ release notes
https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-2110/ exploit third party advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2110?
CVE-2023-2110 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2110?
To fix CVE-2023-2110, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-2110 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-2110 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-2110?
CVE-2023-2110 affects Obsidian Obsidian.
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