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Claris Support

Running FileMaker Server in a Docker container for Ubuntu 20.04

Source: https://support.claris.com/s/article/Running-FileMaker-Server-in-a-Docker-container-for-Ubuntu-20-04?language=en_US Claris Engineering Blog August 1, 2022 Updates: This engineering blog describes why you might want to use Claris FileMaker Server with Docker and how to set up a Docker image containing FileMaker Server. You can set up FileMaker Server in a Docker container as a primary or secondary machine to deploy your database.

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

Claris FileMaker Vulnerabilities

Source: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvekey.cgi?keyword=FileMaker There are 16 CVE Records that match FileMaker in MITRE database. There is another CVE for 2024, CVE-2024-23202, as mentioned in https://cyberfm.eu/fms-privilege-escalation/ and https://fm-security.com/posts/priv_esc/ that is not published yet. Name Description CVE-2024-27794 Claris FileMaker Server before version 20.3.2 was susceptible to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to an improperly handled parameter in the FileMaker

21 mins

David Hamann

FileMaker Server Admin Console: Access and Role Restriction Issues

Uncovering Access and Role Restriction Vulnerabilities in the FileMaker Server Admin Console Source: https://davidhamann.de/2024/10/09/fms-bypassing-restrictions/ With a few security features added to the FileMaker Server Admin Console in the last few versions, I decided to play around with them to see how they are implemented. In this article I want to highlight three of the issues

1 mins

Alexey Dubov

FMS, privilege escalation

CVE macOS, Windows, Ubuntu FileMaker Server CVE-2024-23202 Source: https://fm-security.com/posts/priv_esc/ I have identified a privilege escalation vulnerability in FileMaker Server for all platforms (macOS, Windows, Ubuntu) This vulnerability allows an attacker, that has the most limited access to a remote database, hosted on FileMaker Server, to get full access privileges, with access to all data from all tables

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Alexey Dubov

FMS, bypass authorisation

Bypass authorization of FileMaker Server or “there is no such category” Source: https://fm-security.com/posts/bypass_auth/ CVE FileMaker Server CVE-2024-27790 Menu Introduction In the summer of 2023, I decided to investigate the internal communication protocol between FileMaker clients and the server. This led to the discovery of perhaps the most significant vulnerability in the platform’s history. I discovered that it

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Alexey Dubov

FileMaker, dylib hijacking

Understanding the Risks and Mitigations of dylib Hijacking in macOS FileMaker Pro CVE-2023-42920 Source: https://fm-security.com/posts/dylib/ CVE macOS FileMaker Pro CVE-2023-42920 Menu Introduction The dylib hijacking vulnerability for macOS is well known and studied. But from a FileMaker developer’s point of view, I have not seen any analysis of this problem. I will begin a little bit from afar. Embedding into someone else’s

18 mins

Claris Support

Running FileMaker Server in a Docker container for Ubuntu 20.04

Claris Support The Linux’s FileMaker server installer now have a docker folder which contains a bunch of script to build and deploy a FileMaker Server on docker. You can rely on it instead of the article. Source: https://support.claris.com/s/article/Running-FileMaker-Server-in-a-Docker-container-for-Ubuntu-20-04?language=en_US Claris Engineering Blog August 1, 2022 Updates: This engineering blog describes why you might want to use

20 mins

Claris Support

FileMaker Server Version Comparison

Source: https://support.claris.com/s/article/FileMaker-Server-Version-Comparison?language=en_US See features added in: FileMaker Server 2024 Features Description x FileMaker Server administrators now have clearer visibility on schedules and better tools to manage teams and users. FileMaker Server Admin Console consolidates all schedules in one view so administrators can better avoid automation conflicts Administrators can block new user connections to ensure maintenance integrity Administrator roles allow more

28 mins

Claris Support

PHP no longer bundled with FileMaker Server

Claris Engineering Blog December 29, 2020 Updates: In Windows and macOS, Claris FileMaker Server versions before 19.5.2 support Custom Web Publishing (CWP) with PHP. However, PHP is no longer bundled with FileMaker Server on Windows or macOS. Additionally, CWP with PHP is deprecated starting with FileMaker Server 19.5.2. This engineering blog describes bundling PHP with FileMaker Server,

12 mins

Matt Petrowsky

Running FileMaker Server in Docker Desktop

Matt Petrowsky, Jul 12, 2023, FileMaker Magazine Source: https://www.filemakermagazine.com/videos/running-filemaker-server-docker-desktop The files you need are part of a FileMaker Server installation. You need to install a Linux FileMaker server somewhere then you’ll find them within a Tools subfolder. Installing into a local VM (Parallels, VM Ware, VirtualBox) will give you access to the Docker files. Table

20 mins

Jacob Taylor

Install FileMaker Server 2023 on macOS

A Comprehensive Guide Jacob Taylor, May 8, 2023, FileMaker Training Videos Table of Contents Introduction FileMaker Server 2023 is a robust and scalable server software designed to host and manage your FileMaker solutions securely and efficiently. Installing it on macOS requires careful attention to system requirements and detailed steps to ensure optimal performance. This comprehensive

14 mins

Duane Maas

Automating the Creation of Immutable Backups on macOS & Linux

Duane Maas, FMDiSC 14/04/2023 Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Immutable Backups and Their Importance In today’s digital landscape, data is increasingly vulnerable to ransomware attacks that can compromise the integrity of your backups. This makes immutable backups crucial for any business. In his presentation, Duane Maas shared an innovative solution for automating the creation

26 mins

Andrew LeCates

Security and compliance: An inside look

Claris Engage Beyond 2021 Table of Contents Introduction <a name=”introduction”></a> In an era where data breaches and cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent, the importance of robust security measures and regulatory compliance cannot be overstated. At the recent Claris Engage Beyond 2021 event, a distinguished panel of experts from Claris and the Claris

23 mins

Koen Van Hulle

Install an SSL Certificate on your FileMaker Server

Koen Van Hulle, Claris Engage 2020 Menu Introduction: Why SSL Certificates Matter for FileMaker Server #tag1 With the rising number of data breaches and cybersecurity threats, securing the connection between your FileMaker Server and your users has become essential. An SSL certificate ensures that all communication between your server and clients is encrypted, preventing potential

24 mins

Mislav Kos

Modern DevOps: Making the Switch

A Comprehensive and Detailed Guide Mislav Kos, Sep 2, 2020, Claris Engage 2020 Table of Contents Introduction The adoption of DevOps practices in FileMaker development can drastically improve the efficiency, quality, and agility of your projects. This guide dives deep into the transition from traditional development methods to a modern DevOps approach, focusing on tools,

CyberFM

Apple

Running FileMaker Server in a Docker container for Ubuntu 20.04

FMS, privilege escalation

FileMaker, dylib hijacking

Running FileMaker Server in a Docker container for Ubuntu 20.04

FileMaker Server Version Comparison

Running FileMaker Server in Docker Desktop

Install FileMaker Server 2023 on macOS

Modern DevOps: Making the Switch