Description
Signal K Server is a server application that runs on a central hub in a boat. Prior to version 2.19.0, an unauthenticated attacker can pollute the internal state (`restoreFilePath`) of the server via the `/skServer/validateBackup` endpoint. This allows the attacker to hijack the administrator's "Restore" functionality to overwrite critical server configuration files (e.g., `security.json`, `package.json`), leading to account takeover and Remote Code Execution (RCE). Version 2.19.0 patches this vulnerability.
References
https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/security/advisories/GHSA-w3x5-7c4c-66p9
CVSS impact metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.6 · Critical
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Analyzed
Published
2026-01-01T18:15:40.550Z
2 weeks agoLast modified
2026-01-06T18:34:31.007Z
1 week ago