CVE-2026-33950
Vulnerability Summary
Timeline
Description
Signal K Server is a server application that runs on a central hub in a boat. Prior to version 2.24.0-beta.4, there is a privilege escalation vulnerability by Admin Role Injection via /enableSecurity. An unauthenticated attacker can gain full Administrator access to the SignalK server at any time, allowing them to modify sensitive vessel routing data, alter server configurations, and access restricted endpoints. This issue has been patched in version 2.24.0-beta.4.
CVSS Metrics
- v3.1•CRITICAL•Score: 9.4CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Techniques & Countermeasures
- CWE-285•Improper Authorization
The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
- CWE-288•Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
- CWE-862•Missing Authorization
The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
Affected Systems
- signalk•signalk-server
< 2.24.0-beta.4