CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-36450: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jul 25 2022(Updated: )

Obsidian 0.14.x and 0.15.x before 0.15.5 allows obsidian://hook-get-address remote code execution because window.open is used without checking the URL.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Obsidian Obsidian>=0.14.0<0.15.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-36450.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-36450?

    The severity of CVE-2022-36450 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2022-36450?

    The affected software for CVE-2022-36450 is Obsidian versions 0.14.x and 0.15.x before 0.15.5.

  • How does CVE-2022-36450 allow remote code execution?

    CVE-2022-36450 allows remote code execution through the obsidian://hook-get-address URI scheme by using window.open without URL checking.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-36450?

    Yes, the fix for CVE-2022-36450 is to update Obsidian to version 0.15.5 or later.

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