Signal K Server
CVE-2026-25228
MEDIUM
GHSA-vrhw-v2hw-jffx
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 5.0 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. Public exploit/POC available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to escape the intended applicationData directory. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Signal K Server versions prior to 2.20.3 on Windows contain a path traversal vulnerability in the applicationData API that allows authenticated users to read, write, and list arbitrary files by bypassing directory validation using backslashes. The vulnerability exists because the validateAppId() function only blocks forward slashes, allowing attackers to escape the intended applicationData directory through Windows path semantics. Public exploit code exists for this medium-severity flaw, and a patch is available in version 2.20.3.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Signal K Server is a server application that runs on a central hub in a boat. Prior to 2.20.3, a path traversal vulnerability in SignalK Server's applicationData API allows authenticated users on Windows systems to read, write, and list arbitrary files and directories on the filesystem. [CVSS 5.0 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Fixed in version 2.20.3.. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in npm
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Signal K Server. Signal K Server is a server application that runs on a central hub in a boat. Prior to 2.20.3, a path traversal vulnerability in SignalK Server's applicationData API allows authenticated users on Windows systems to read, write, and list arbitrary files and directories on the filesystem. The validateAppId() function blocks forward slashes (/) but not backslashes (\), which are treated as directory separators by path.join() on Windows. This enables attackers to escape the intended applicationData
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
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3DescriptionGitHub Advisory
Signal K Server is a server application that runs on a central hub in a boat. Prior to 2.20.3, a path traversal vulnerability in SignalK Server's applicationData API allows authenticated users on Windows systems to read, write, and list arbitrary files and directories on the filesystem. The validateAppId() function blocks forward slashes (/) but not backslashes (\), which are treated as directory separators by path.join() on Windows. This enables attackers to escape the intended applicationData directory. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.20.3.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using a boat. should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-25228, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 5.0. This could allow unauthorized file access. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict file access via WAF, implement allowlists.
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Attack Technique
Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.
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