Wiz Research: Exposed DeepSeek Database Leaked Chat History, Secret Keys, and More
joshrogin · x · 2026-08-20
Wiz Research discovered a publicly accessible ClickHouse database belonging to DeepSeek, allowing full control without authentication. It contained over a million lines of log streams with chat history, API secrets, and backend details. After responsible disclosure, DeepSeek promptly secured the exposure. The incident highlights data security concerns in AI companies.
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