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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

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

Monitoring Tools for FileMaker Server

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 22, 2024, CyberFM Monitoring tools are essential for maintaining the stability, performance, and security of your FileMaker Server. These tools enable developers and administrators to automate tasks, gain insights into server activity, and address issues before they escalate. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the top monitoring tools available for FileMaker

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

In-Depth Scenarios Illustrating NIS 2 Implications for Manufacturing Companies Using FileMaker

Ensuring Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing: Navigating NIS 2 Requirements with FileMaker Solutions Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 16, 2024, CyberFM Understanding the practical implications of the NIS 2 Directive is crucial for manufacturing companies that rely on FileMaker solutions. The following detailed scenarios illustrate potential risks and challenges that such companies may face, along with the obligations

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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

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

Securing Plugin Licenses in FileMaker: Addressing Breaches, Legal Implications, and Evolving Security Practices

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Sept 8, 2024, CyberFM Many FileMaker developers rely on hardcoded license keys for plugin solutions. I have a few questions regarding this approach: Overview of Plugin License Texts Following the blog post, you’ll find the detailed license texts for major FileMaker plugins. This section serves as a guide to understand how each plugin

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

Bridging the AI Innovation Gap: Cris Ippolite’s U.S. Perspective Meets the EU AI Act

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Sept 26, 2024, CyberFM Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is actively reshaping business landscapes across various industries. During Claris Engage 2024, Cris Ippolite delivered a compelling presentation on how businesses can harness AI’s power responsibly while considering potential risks. He shared real-world applications of AI, integrating pre-trained models

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

FileMaker IT Auditing Procedure

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Sept 26, 2024, CyberFM 1. Audit Overview Objective:The goal of an audit is to ensure the reliability, security, and operational effectiveness of the FileMaker solution. The audit process involves identifying potential points of failure or security risks in the system and addressing them proactively. Process: Documentation Tips:Maintain both physical and digital copies of

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

Understanding the OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities for Large Language Model Applications

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Sept 26, 2024, CyberFM Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 have become integral to numerous applications, including chatbots, virtual assistants, content generation, and more. While these models offer remarkable capabilities, they also introduce a new set of security challenges that must be addressed to

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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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Dirk Schittko

FileMaker Under Linux

Dirk Schittko, Oct 1, 2024, FileMaker Konferenz 2024 Menu At FMK 2024, Dirk Schittko delivered an insightful talk on the intricacies of setting up and managing FileMaker Server on Linux, particularly on Ubuntu. FileMaker Server, traditionally a Windows or macOS application, has found a new home in Linux, offering increased performance, cost savings, and reliability

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David Hamann

Exploring the fmp12 file format; or: what was my password again?

Decoding the fmp12 File Format: A Deep Dive into Passwords and Account Security Source: https://davidhamann.de/2024/06/17/how-does-filemaker-store-passwords/ Introduction On This Page I had been planning for a while to dive deeper into the fmp12 file format to explore how data is organized and how accounts and passwords are stored. A few months ago, I finally found the

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David Hamann

Deciphering the FileMaker Server keystore

Unlocking the Secrets of the FileMaker Server Keystore: A Cryptographic Exploration Source: https://davidhamann.de/2023/05/29/deciphering-the-filemaker-keystore/ Introduction On This Page While checking out how the FileMaker Pro to Server upload feature worked, I noticed that credentials were encrypted using a RSA public key before being sent to the server. I looked into FileMaker Server’s installation directory and found that

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David Hamann

CVE-2021-44147: XML External Entity Vulnerability in Claris FileMaker

Uncovering XXE Vulnerabilities in FileMaker’s XML Parsing Source: https://davidhamann.de/2021/11/18/filemaker-xxe-vulnerability/ CVE FileMaker Pro CVE-2021-44147 A couple of months ago I looked more deeply into the “Import Records” functionality in FileMaker, especially the XML parsing, and was wondering if any XXE vulnerability may exist and how one could exploit this in technically interesting ways. The vulnerability is/was indeed there

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David Hamann

Fix error 853 when encrypting FileMaker databases

Troubleshooting FileMaker Database Encryption Issues Source: https://davidhamann.de/2018/08/19/fix-error-853-when-encrypting-filemaker-databases/ Have you ever gotten the following error after trying to encrypt your FileMaker databases? Error 853 refers to One or more containers failed to transfer in the error code listing and herein usually lies the problem. When you encrypt your database, make sure to place the existing external container data into the