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.
References
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| https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/commit/9bcf61c8fe2cb8a40998b913a02fb64dff9e86c7 | Patch |
| https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/security/advisories/GHSA-vrhw-v2hw-jffx | Exploit Vendor Advisory Mitigation |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
20 Feb 2026, 15:13
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| References | () https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/commit/9bcf61c8fe2cb8a40998b913a02fb64dff9e86c7 - Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/security/advisories/GHSA-vrhw-v2hw-jffx - Exploit, Vendor Advisory, Mitigation | |
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Signalk signal K Server
Signalk Microsoft Microsoft windows |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:signalk:signal_k_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
02 Feb 2026, 23:16
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Information
Published : 2026-02-02 23:16
Updated : 2026-02-20 15:13
NVD link : CVE-2026-25228
Mitre link : CVE-2026-25228
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-25228
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Products Affected
signalk
- signal_k_server
microsoft
- windows
CWE
CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
