obsidian-local-rest-api: Authenticated path traversal via URL-encoded %2F in /vault/{path} — arbitrary host file read...

Date Jul 15, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm · obsidian-local-rest-api
High-risk advisory

Summary

obsidian-local-rest-api: Authenticated path traversal via URL-encoded %2F in /vault/{path} — arbitrary host file read/write/delete

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for obsidian-local-rest-api. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether obsidian-local-rest-api is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.

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