Signal K Server Vulnerable to Unauthenticated Information Disclosure via Exposed Endpoints
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and GitHub. Impact type from CWE-200.
Summary
Signal K Server is a server application that runs on a central hub in a boat. An unauthenticated information disclosure vulnerability in versions prior to 2.19.0 allows any user to retrieve sensitive system information, including the full SignalK data schema, connected serial devices, and installed analyzer tools. This exposure facilitates reconnaissance for further attacks. Version 2.19.0 patches the issue.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SignalK | signalk-server | before 2.19.0 | 2.19.0 | Patch available | CNA |
| — | signalk-server (npm) | before 2.19.0 | 2.19.0 | Patch available | GHSA-fpf5-w967-rr2m |
- signalk-server VendorSignalK Affected before 2.19.0 Fixed in 2.19.0 Patch available CNA
- signalk-server (npm) Vendor— Affected before 2.19.0 Fixed in 2.19.0 Patch available GHSA-fpf5-w967-rr2m
Remediation
- Fix · CNA signalk-server (SignalK) Fixed in 2.19.0
- Fix · GHSA-fpf5-w967-rr2m signalk-server (npm) Fixed in 2.19.0 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-68273
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-fpf5-w967-rr2m
References
More SignalK Signal K Server vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-26300 signalk-server: Privilege Escalation by Admin Role Injection via /enableSecurity CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.4
- TI-2025-40835 Signal K Server has Unauthenticated State Pollution leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE) CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.7
- TI-2025-42138 Signal K Server vulnerable to JWT Token Theft via WebSocket Enumeration and Unauthenticated Polling CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2026-30295 Signal K Server's WebSocket Login Endpoint Lacks Rate Limiting (Credential Brute-Force) CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
- TI-2025-42657 Signal K Server Vulnerable to Access Request Spoofing CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2026-18939 RCE - Command Injection in Signal K set-system-time plugin CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
Sources
- CVE-2025-68273 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-68273 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-fpf5-w967-rr2m · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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