CVE-2023-42954: claris pro — Fix

Description

A privilege escalation issue existed in FileMaker Server, potentially exposing sensitive information to front-end websites when signed in to the Admin Console with an administrator role. This issue has been fixed in FileMaker Server 20.3.1 by reducing the information sent in requests.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.9

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-250 CWE-250

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
claris	claris_pro	All
claris	filemaker_server	< 20.3.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.claris.com/s/answerview?anum=000041424&language=en_US https://support.claris.com/s/answerview?anum=000041424&language=en_US

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42954? +

A privilege escalation issue existed in FileMaker Server, potentially exposing sensitive information to front-end websites when signed in to the Admin Console with an administrator role. This issue has been fixed in FileMaker Server 20.3.1 by reducing the information sent in requests. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-42954? +

CVE-2023-42954 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42954? +

CVE-2023-42954 affects products from claris, specifically: claris_pro, filemaker_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-42954? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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