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Unexpected security footguns in Go's parsers
File parsers in Go contain unexpected behaviors that can lead to serious security vulnerabilities. This post examines how JSON, XML, and YAML parsers in Go handle edge cases in ways that have repeatedly resulted in high-impact security issues in production systems. We explore three real-world attack scenarios…
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Security & PrivacySoftware Engineering2025
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | Unexpected security footguns in Go's parsers by ingve | 234 | 132 |
