CVE-2026-33950
signalk-server: Privilege Escalation by Admin Role Injection via /enableSecurity
Description
Signal K Server is a server application that runs on a central hub in a boat. Prior to version 2.24.0-beta.4, there is a privilege escalation vulnerability by Admin Role Injection via /enableSecurity. An unauthenticated attacker can gain full Administrator access to the SignalK server at any time, allowing them to modify sensitive vessel routing data, alter server configurations, and access restricted endpoints. This issue has been patched in version 2.24.0-beta.4.
INFO
Published Date :
April 2, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 2, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-33950
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Signal K Server to version 2.24.0-beta.4 or later.
- Verify administrator access has been restricted.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-33950.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/releases/tag/v2.24.0-beta.4 | |
| https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/security/advisories/GHSA-x8hc-fqv3-7gwf |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-33950
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Signal K Server is a server application that runs on a central hub in a boat. Prior to version 2.24.0-beta.4, there is a privilege escalation vulnerability by Admin Role Injection via /enableSecurity. An unauthenticated attacker can gain full Administrator access to the SignalK server at any time, allowing them to modify sensitive vessel routing data, alter server configurations, and access restricted endpoints. This issue has been patched in version 2.24.0-beta.4. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-285 Added CWE CWE-288 Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/releases/tag/v2.24.0-beta.4 Added Reference https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/security/advisories/GHSA-x8hc-fqv3-7gwf