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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

Exploring the New FileMaker Server 2024 Version 21.1

A Comprehensive Guide to Enhancements and Key Features Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Nov 9, 2024, CyberFM Table of Contents Introduction To top Claris has once again expanded the functionality and reliability of its flagship database server with the release of FileMaker Server 2024 Version 21.1. This latest release is packed with new capabilities aimed at enhancing network

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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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Christian Schmitz

Security tidbits for FileMaker

Essential Security Tips for Protecting Your FileMaker Solutions Source: https://www.mbsplugins.de/archive/2024-10-14/Security_tidbits_for_FileMaker/monkeybreadsoftware_blog_filemaker We talked about various things at the FileMaker conference in Rome and security is a concern for everyone. Especially as scripted attacks got frequently. Rename Admin Have you ever put a FileMaker Server on the internet? You may note that people knowing your address try

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

How does the EU AI Act affect FileMaker Developers?

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 9, 2024, CyberFM Menu Key Provisions of the EU AI Act 1. Risk-Based Classification System To top The EU AI Act categorizes AI systems into four risk levels based on their potential impact on individuals’ safety and fundamental rights: 2. Transparency and Disclosure AI systems must meet transparency obligations to ensure users

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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

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, 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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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

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Claus Lavendt

The Missing Admin Tool for FileMaker Server with Claus Lavendt

Claus Lavendt, FileMaker Training Videos – Aug 14, 2024 FileMaker Server is an essential component for hosting FileMaker databases, but its built-in administrative tools often leave much to be desired, particularly for users managing large deployments or needing fine-grained control. Enter Claus Lavendt’s Missing Admin Tool, a robust, free, and open-source solution that fills the