CVE-2026-56218
MediumCVSS 5.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk10th percentile — higher than 10% of all known CVEs
Summary
Capgo before 12.128.2 fails to strip EXIF metadata including GPS geolocation data from uploaded images, allowing information disclosure. Attackers can download uploaded images and extract precise latitude and longitude coordinates revealing user physical location at capture time.
Risk Assessment
Disclosure of geolocation data may lead to privacy violations and potential security threats to users. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with storing and sharing images containing such data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to Capgo version 12.128.2 or later to ensure the removal of EXIF metadata from uploaded images. Additionally, implementing policies for user data management and protection is advisable.
Original NVD description (English source)
Capgo before 12.128.2 fails to strip EXIF metadata including GPS geolocation data from uploaded images, allowing information disclosure. Attackers can download uploaded images and extract precise latitude and longitude coordinates revealing user physical location at capture time.