CVE-2025-66398

9.6 CRITICAL
Published: January 01, 2026 Modified: January 06, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/releases/tag/v2.19.0
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Release Notes
https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/security/advisories/GHSA-w3x5-7c4c-66p9
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.6 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
27th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

signalk