What breaks when a document parser can write files outside its temp directory?

A file-write bug turns the parser into a privilege bridge. Once an attacker can place content anywhere on disk, they can often overwrite startup files, SSH keys, or web-executable paths and convert an ingestion flaw into code execution or persistence. The risk is highest when the parser runs with cloud credentials or access to connected AI services.

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