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More critically, the exposure allowed for full database control and potential privilege escalation within the DeepSeek environment.
The issues centred around a public ClickHouse database which was accessible without any authentication required.
Image: Section of DeepSeek’s privacy policy detailing where user information is stored
There are concerns over who could’ve gained access to this data and its potential exploitation by cybercriminals.
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