Lobsters Bug Allows Unauthorized Email Access

RandomGerm4n 21 points 6 comments June 20, 2026
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sargstuff

Guess the 'how do I post to lobsters?' secret is out[0]. aka snarf the mail distribution list. send out to mail distribution list. If worthy enough article, sent email gets posted/archived on site. [0] : "But yak shaving is fun" : https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48555838

Cpoll

The poster was banned for "Irresponsible disclosure and threatening users privacy to advertise a startup." Unless the post was edited, is the moderator referring to their mention of HN?

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