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CVE-2022-36450: Obsidian 0.14.x and 0.15.x before 0.15.5 allows obsidian://hook-get-address remote code execution because w...

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.

HighCVSS 8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This issue affects older Obsidian desktop versions and could let a crafted Obsidian URI lead to remote code execution. It requires user interaction, but successful exploitation could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected endpoint.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority desktop application update where Obsidian is used for sensitive work. The issue is not KEV-listed in the bundle, but the potential endpoint impact is high.

Technical view

Obsidian 0.14.x and 0.15.x before 0.15.5 are reported vulnerable through the obsidian://hook-get-address URI path because window.open was used without validating the URL. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.0, with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, and user interaction required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to endpoints running Obsidian 0.14.x or 0.15.x before 0.15.5, especially where users may open Obsidian URI links from untrusted sources.

Exploitation context

The supplied bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Public references exist, and the CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires user interaction and some privileges, but could have high impact if triggered.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow but consistent: the CVE description names the affected version range and root cause. The bundle provides no CWE, no exploit-in-the-wild claim, and no detailed vendor advisory beyond public references.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Obsidian to version 0.15.5 or later.
  • Inventory managed endpoints for vulnerable Obsidian versions.
  • Ask users not to open unexpected Obsidian URI links.
  • Check Obsidian and referenced vendor guidance for any additional remediation.
  • Prioritize remediation on systems handling sensitive notes or credentials.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Obsidian versions across managed endpoints.
  • Verify no installations remain on 0.14.x or pre-0.15.5 0.15.x builds.
  • Review endpoint telemetry for suspicious Obsidian-launched child processes.
  • Confirm user awareness controls cover unexpected application URI links.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:L/S:U/UI:R2.15.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-36450Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

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Weakness

CWE details

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