[ CVE-2026-118690 · Published 28 Oct 2026 ]
Vulnerability in signalk-server
CVSS 9.8
EPSS <1%No fix listed yet
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Critical severity: CVSS 9.8
[ Description ]Official description
Signal K Server before 2.33.0 contains a missing authentication vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to download log archives via the /skServer/ziplogs endpoint. Attackers can extract the JWT secretKey from security.json in the ZIP, forge administrator tokens, and create persistent admin accounts for full server control.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- github.com/SignalK/signalk-server
- github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/blob/v2.32.0/src/interfaces/logfiles.js
- github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/commit/728bab82742d16c54e50525b95dc9b6e32396107
- github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/releases/tag/v2.33.0
- github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/security/advisories/GHSA-4w32-qx5g-cpwv
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/signal-k-server-before-2.33.0-missing-authentication-via-s…