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.
History

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +0000

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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.
Title Signal K Server has Unauthenticated State Pollution leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Weaknesses CWE-78
CWE-913
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-01-01T18:00:38.575Z

Reserved: 2025-11-28T23:33:56.363Z

Link: CVE-2025-66398

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-01-01T18:15:40.550

Modified: 2026-01-01T18:15:40.550

Link: CVE-2025-66398

cve-icon Redhat

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