CVE-2023-33244: Obsidian before 1.2.2 allows calls to unintended APIs (for microphone access, camera access, and desktop notif

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-33244?

obsidian: upgrade to 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-33244 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33244 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-2023-33244 affect?

CVE-2023-33244 affects obsidian. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Obsidian before 1.2.2 allows calls to unintended APIs (for microphone access, camera access, and desktop notification) via an embedded web page.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-33244?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-33244 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.

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

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-05-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: obsidian

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-20 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

obsidian obsidian UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.2

Fixed in: 1.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.2 (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-2023-33244?

obsidian: upgrade to 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-33244 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33244 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-2023-33244 affect?

CVE-2023-33244 affects obsidian. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Obsidian before 1.2.2 allows calls to unintended APIs (for microphone access, camera access, and desktop notification) via an embedded web page.

How urgent is CVE-2023-33244?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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