CVE-2023-2110

Name: CVE-2023-2110
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-19T06:15:45.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2110 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Obsidian	Obsidian	< 1.2.8

References

https://obsidian.md/changelog/2023-05-03-desktop-v1.2.8/Release Notes
https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-2110/Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://obsidian.md/changelog/2023-05-03-desktop-v1.2.8/Release Notes
https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-2110/Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2110?

How severe is CVE-2023-2110?

CVE-2023-2110 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2110?

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-2023-2110?

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Source: NVD / NIST