Description
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | Obsidian | < 1.2.8 | 1.2.8 |
References
- https://obsidian.md/changelog/2023-05-03-desktop-v1.2.8/ release-notes
- https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-2110/ third-party-advisory