EXIF Geolocation Data Not Stripped From Uploaded Images

[rahadchowdhury]

Describe the bug
When a user uploads an image in "SLiMS 9 Bulian official source code", the uploaded image’s EXIF Geolocation Data does not gets stripped. As a result, anyone can get sensitive information of "SLiMS 9 Bulian official source code" users like their Geolocation, their Device information like Device Name, Version, Software & Software version used etc.

CMS Version:
v9.5.2

Affected URL:
http://127.0.0.1/bulian/admin/index.php?mod=membership

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Got to Github ( https://github.com/ianare/exif-samples/tree/master/jpg)
2. There are lot of images having resolutions (i.e 1280 * 720 ) , and also whith different MB’s .
   login your admin panel and membership menu and upload photo in any member profile.
3. see the path of uploaded image ( Either by right click on image then copy image address OR right click, inspect the image, the URL will come in the inspect , edit it as html )
4. open it (https://www.verexif.com/en/index.php)
5. See whether is that still showing exif data , if it is then Report it.

Proof Of Concept:
You can see the Proof of Concept. which I've attached screenshots and video to confirm the vulnerability.

Screenshots

Video

video.mp4

Desktop (please complete the following information):

• OS: Windows 10
• Browser: Google Chrome

Impact
This vulnerability is CRITICAL and impacts all the "SLiMS 9 Bulian official source code" customer base. This vulnerability violates the privacy of a User and shares sensitive information of the user who uploads an image on SLiMS 9 Bulian official.

Let me know if any further info is required.

Thanks & Regards
Rahad Chowdhury
Cyber Security Specialist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahadchowdhury