CVE-2021-38148

Name: CVE-2021-38148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-07T03:15:06.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38148 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Obsidian before 0.12.12 does not require user confirmation for non-http/https URLs.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Obsidian	Obsidian	< 0.12.12

References

https://forum.obsidian.md/t/obsidian-release-v0-12-12/21564Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://forum.obsidian.md/t/obsidian-release-v0-12-12/21564Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38148?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-38148?

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Source: NVD / NIST