CVE-2023-2110: Improper path handling in Obsidian desktop before 1.2.8 on Windows, Linux and macOS allows a crafted webpage t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2110?

obsidian: upgrade to 1.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-2110 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2110 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-2110 affect?

CVE-2023-2110 affects obsidian. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). 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/ ". This vulnerability can be exploi

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CVE-2023-2110 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting obsidian. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): STAR Labs SG Pte. Ltd. · Vendor: obsidian

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-19 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

obsidian obsidian UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.8

Fixed in: 1.2.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy obsidian || rpm -q obsidian || obsidian --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade obsidian

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade obsidian

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-2110?

obsidian: upgrade to 1.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2110 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2110 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-2110 affect?

CVE-2023-2110 affects obsidian. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). 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 exploi

How urgent is CVE-2023-2110?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities

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