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title: "Discussion on \"Beyond the Canvas: Exploiting an Unsanitized Side-Channel in draw.io \" | Hashnode"
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# [Beyond the Canvas: Exploiting an Unsanitized Side-Channel in draw.io](https://noob6t5.hashnode.dev/beyond-the-canvas-exploiting-an-unsanitized-side-channel-in-draw-io?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

CVE-2026-46642 : Imagine opening a .drawio file and having your entire design silently exfiltrated to a remote server—all by a simple drag-and-drop.

May 12 · 3 min read · noob6t5.hashnode.dev  
Updated May 16  
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