Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Affecting signalk-server package, versions <2.24.0-beta.4
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- published7 Apr 2026
- disclosed3 Apr 2026
- creditVashu Vats
Introduced: 3 Apr 2026
NewCVE-2026-33950 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade signalk-server to version 2.24.0-beta.4 or higher.
Overview
signalk-server is an An implementation of a Signal K server for boats.
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel via the /skServer/enableSecurity endpoint. An attacker can gain unauthorized administrative privileges by sending crafted requests that inject a new admin account, due to the endpoint remaining accessible and blindly trusting the type field in the request body.