CVE-2026-115477 Details
Description
obsidian-tc is a governed, agent-ready Model Context Protocol server for Obsidian vaults. From 1.13.0 until 1.31.4, on a Streamable HTTP deployment with `auth.jwtSecret` configured and a 2026-07-28-era client declaring `elicitation.form` support, a dispatch-gated tool call offered an `inputRequired` confirmation could still complete after the human declined or cancelled, or the elicitation response was omitted or malformed, provided the client echoed the validly bound `requestState` on resubmission. The server trusted an authentic, call-bound state as proof of approval even though that state was minted before the `elicitation/create` leg was asked and proved only that the resubmission belonged to the same call. A client behaving incorrectly or under an attacker's control could therefore execute dispatch-gated destructive vault operations without the human's approval, while still requiring the caller's ordinary tool permissions. Only tools marked `destructive: true` or requiring a scope with a human-in-the-loop floor were reachable through this bypass. The sixteen handler-side conditionally gated tools, including `write_note` overwrite and `move_note`, did not read elicitation state on the modern wire and let neither approval nor decline through that path. Affected deployments using stdio or leaving `auth.jwtSecret` unset instead used the CLI `elicit_token` fallback and did not offer this `requestState` round trip. The fix does not prevent a malicious client from reporting a fabricated approval, because the server cannot verify that the client displayed the form or that a human saw it. This issue is fixed in version 1.31.4.
A vulnerability in Obsidian-TC versions 1.13.0 prior to 1.31.4 allows for a bypass of the human-in-the-loop (HITL) confirmation process on the stdio transport. This issue arises when a dispatch-gated tool call, which requires explicit human approval, is made. If the client echoes a validly bound requestState after a decline or cancellation, the server mistakenly trusts this as proof of approval. As a result, destructive operations such as overwriting notes or cross-folder moves can be executed without human consent. The vulnerability is present in deployments with auth.jwtSecret configured, affecting several tools that require confirmation.
Users can update to Obsidian-TC version 1.31.4 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. In versions prior to 1.31.4, users can leave the auth.jwtSecret unset to avoid the vulnerability, as this will prevent the requestState codec from being offered. However, this workaround may not be feasible for all users, depending on their authentication needs.
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Assessed Oct 23, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/The-40-Thieves/obsidian-tc/issues/967 | CISA-ADP | Issue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://github.com/The-40-Thieves/obsidian-tc/blob/v1.31.4/CHANGELOG.md | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/The-40-Thieves/obsidian-tc/commit/101c91c656e2c2b88bcf3696a5da035f8c032c71 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/The-40-Thieves/obsidian-tc/issues/967 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://github.com/The-40-Thieves/obsidian-tc/pull/969 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/The-40-Thieves/obsidian-tc/releases/tag/v1.31.4 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/The-40-Thieves/obsidian-tc/security/advisories/GHSA-737x-cwfr-5vvc | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-285 | Improper Authorization | [email protected] |
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| The-40-Thieves obsidian-tc | >= 1.13.0, <= 1.31.3 (semver) |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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