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“Leaked by UI”: Drag & Drop, Comments & Metadata Exposure
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Drag-and-Drop Uploads Bypass File Type Filters
Web apps allowing drag-and-drop often fail to enforce the same security filters as manual uploads, letting malicious scripts or hidden payloads slip through.
Office files, PDFs, and design assets can leak usernames, file paths, GPS coordinates, and change history — all exploitable for social engineering or reconnaissance.
Image Previews Are Used to Mask Embedded Code
Attackers embed scripts in image files that preview normally but execute on interaction, especially via email or browser-based editors.
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Comments in Google Docs, Figma, or Notion often contain credentials, internal links, or roadmap info — which remain even after the content is finalized.
Link Previews Can Leak Private Information
Messaging platforms generate previews for internal links — sometimes caching private data in logs or exposing internal structure to external recipients.
Browser Autofill Behaviors Reveal Data Across Sites
Fields labeled as “email” or “name” on phishing sites can trigger browser autofill, leaking user data even without typing.
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Comment Threads Carry Sensitive Content Long After Review