VulnerabilityPublished 1 Jan 2026Updated 2 Jan 2026

CVE-2025-68273: signalk-server · Information Exposure

Affects signalk-serverSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · CVSS 5.3 Medium : upgrade to 2.19.0 when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

5.3Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 57% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch: Available – fixed in 2.19.0

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the impacted component.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 1 Jan 2026
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: Signal K Server <= 2.18.0 - Information Disclosure
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Upgrade signalk/signalk-server to 2.19.0.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
GitHubsignalk/signalk-server`pkg:github/signalk/signalk-server`Other threats	Affected <2.19.0	Fixed in 2.19.0

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AI-suggested

European maritime organizations should immediately upgrade all instances of signalk-server to version 2.19.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. In addition, network segmentation should be enforced to isolate signalk-server hubs from public or less trusted networks, reducing exposure to unauthenticated access. Implement strict access controls and monitoring on maritime network devices to detect unusual reconnaissance activity. Employ network-level protections such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems configured to alert on anomalous requests targeting signalk-server endpoints. Regularly audit and inventory connected serial devices and analyzer tools to identify unauthorized changes or additions. Finally, integrate vulnerability management processes to ensure timely patching of maritime software components and maintain situational awareness of emerging threats targeting marine infrastructure.

Description

Signal K Server is a server application that runs on a central hub in a boat. An unauthenticated information disclosure vulnerability in versions prior to 2.19.0 allows any user to retrieve sensitive system information, including the full SignalK data schema, connected serial devices, and installed analyzer tools. This exposure facilitates reconnaissance for further attacks. Version 2.19.0 patches the issue.

Impact

For European organizations involved in maritime operations, especially those using SignalK signalk-server on vessels or maritime hubs, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk. The unauthorized disclosure of system information can aid attackers in mapping the network and identifying connected devices, which may be critical for navigation, communication, or control systems. This reconnaissance can be a precursor to more damaging attacks such as device manipulation, data tampering, or denial of service. Although the vulnerability itself does not allow direct control or data modification, the information exposed could be leveraged by threat actors targeting maritime infrastructure, which is strategically important in Europe for trade, defense, and transportation. The impact is heightened for organizations operating in sensitive or high-traffic maritime regions where attackers may seek to disrupt operations or gather intelligence.

CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (opens in a new tab)
Class weaknessLikelihood of exploit: HighCWE Top 25 (2025): #20OWASP Top 10 A01:2025: Broken Access Control (opens in a new tab)
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
MITRE discourages mapping vulnerabilities to this broad entry; the root cause is usually a more specific weakness.
Architecture and Design · Separation of Privilege
Compartmentalize the system to have "safe" areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow sensitive data to go outside of the trust boundary and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
Error Handling (opens in a new tab)
Logging (opens in a new tab)
Authorization (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V8.3.4 (opens in a new tab)
V14.3.3 (opens in a new tab)
V7.3.3 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Subverting Environment Variable Values (opens in a new tab)
ICMP Echo Request Ping (opens in a new tab)
TCP SYN Scan (opens in a new tab)
Enumerate Mail Exchange (MX) Records (opens in a new tab)
DNS Zone Transfers (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 8 Jan 2026, 19:09 UTC

Public exploits and detectiona Nuclei detection template

WeaknessesCWE-200

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