CVE-2026-86938
Published Sep 23, 2026
Modified Sep 23, 2026
Description
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the FileMaker Pro installer for Windows allowed a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated administrator privileges by placing a malicious DLL file in the installer directory. This vulnerability is addressed in FileMaker Pro version 26.0.3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-86938? +
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the FileMaker Pro installer for Windows allowed a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated administrator privileges by placing a malicious DLL file in the installer directory. This vulnerability is addressed in FileMaker Pro version 26.0.3.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-86938? +
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.