Is CVE-2022-36450 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-36450 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-36450 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-36450 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36450?

CVE-2022-36450 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36450

CWE-20Published: July 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Obsidian versions 0.14.x and 0.15.x before 0.15.5 are vulnerable to remote code execution because the application fails to validate URLs passed to window.open. This critical flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely without authentication.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV database.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to Obsidian version 0.15.5 or later to resolve the improper URL handling.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-36450 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.