critical9.4
CVE-2026-33950
Signal K Server: Privilege Escalation by Admin Role Injection via /enableSecurity
Impact
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.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | signalk-server | < 2.24.0-beta.4 | 2.24.0-beta.4 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Signalk | Signal K Server | before 2.24.0 Version 2.24.0 |