CVE-2023-33244: High severity Obsidian Obsidian vulnerability

Published May 20, 2023
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Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
Obsidian Obsidian<1.2.2

Event History

May 20, 2023
CVE Published
07:15 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-33244?

CVE-2023-33244 is a vulnerability in Obsidian before version 1.2.2 that allows calls to unintended APIs, potentially granting microphone access, camera access, and desktop notification to an embedded web page.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33244?

CVE-2023-33244 has a severity rating of 8.2, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2023-33244 affect Obsidian?

CVE-2023-33244 affects Obsidian versions up to and excluding 1.2.2, allowing unauthorized calls to unintended APIs for microphone access, camera access, and desktop notification through an embedded web page.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-33244?

To fix CVE-2023-33244, it is recommended to update Obsidian to version 1.2.2 or later, as the vulnerability has been patched in this release.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33244?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-33244 in the Obsidian forum post [here](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/obsidian-release-v1-2-2-insider-build/57488) and in the vulnerability advisory [here](https://vuln.ryotak.net/advisories/66).

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