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
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
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
Navigating NIS 2 Compliance for FileMaker Developers: Key Impacts, Practical Steps, and Proactive Security Strategies Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 9, 2024, CyberFM The European Union’s NIS 2 Directive represents a significant overhaul of the cybersecurity landscape, aiming to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure and essential services across member states. As a FileMaker developer, it’s crucial
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
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
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
Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 6, 2024, CyberFM Menu: Understanding the Weakness of Startup Scripts as a Security Measure: The Illusion of Security with Startup Scripts: The Role of Script Debugger in Exploiting Startup Scripts: Full Access Account Reinsertion via Decompilation: The Critical Importance of Encryption and Robust Account Management: Encryption as the First Line of Defense:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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