CVE-2026-29055: Tandoor Recipes: WebP and GIF Image Uploads Bypass EXIF/Metadata Stripping, Leaking GPS Coordinates and PII
Tandoor Recipes is an application for managing recipes, planning meals, and building shopping lists. In versions prior to 2.6.0, the image processing pipeline in Tandoor Recipes explicitly skips EXIF metadata stripping, image rescaling, and size validation for WebP and GIF image formats. A developer TODO comment in the source code acknowledges this as a known issue. As a result, when users upload recipe photos in WebP format (the default format for modern smartphone cameras), their sensitive EXIF data — including GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps, and software information — is stored and served to all users who can view the recipe. Version 2.6.0 fixes the issue.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-29055?
CVE-2026-29055 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive GPS coordinates and personally identifiable information.
How do I fix CVE-2026-29055?
To fix CVE-2026-29055, upgrade Tandoor Recipes to version 2.6.0 or later, which addresses the image upload vulnerability.
What types of images are affected by CVE-2026-29055?
CVE-2026-29055 affects WebP and GIF image uploads that bypass the EXIF/metadata stripping process.
What kind of data can be leaked due to CVE-2026-29055?
CVE-2026-29055 can result in the leakage of GPS coordinates and other personally identifiable information from uploaded images.
Is CVE-2026-29055 present in Tandoor Recipes versions prior to 2.6.0?
Yes, CVE-2026-29055 is present in all versions of Tandoor Recipes prior to 2.6.0.