CVE-2026-25228

SignalK Server has Path Traversal leading to information disclosure

MEDIUM
4.3
CVSS Score
Published: February 2, 2026 at 11:02 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 10:24 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorSignal K Server

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Severity
MEDIUM4.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
PoC

Description

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 2.20.3
Affected range stops below 2.20.3, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
microsoft-windows (environment)

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (2)

SSVC — Action Prioritization

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-22

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