What is the severity of CVE-2023-42954?

CVE-2023-42954 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability that may expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42954?

To fix CVE-2023-42954, update to FileMaker Server version 20.3.1 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2023-42954?

CVE-2023-42954 affects Claris Pro and FileMaker Server versions prior to 20.3.1.

What kind of information could be exposed due to CVE-2023-42954?

CVE-2023-42954 could potentially expose sensitive information to front-end websites when accessing the Admin Console.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-42954?

No official workaround is provided for CVE-2023-42954; the best course of action is to perform the software update.

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CVE-2023-42954

medium

6.5

CWE

250

21/3/2024

9/12/2024

CVE-2023-42954

First published: Thu Mar 21 2024(Updated: )

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.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Claris Pro
FileMaker Server	<20.3.1

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42954?
CVE-2023-42954 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability that may expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42954?
To fix CVE-2023-42954, update to FileMaker Server version 20.3.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-42954?
CVE-2023-42954 affects Claris Pro and FileMaker Server versions prior to 20.3.1.
What kind of information could be exposed due to CVE-2023-42954?
CVE-2023-42954 could potentially expose sensitive information to front-end websites when accessing the Admin Console.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-42954?
No official workaround is provided for CVE-2023-42954; the best course of action is to perform the software update.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42954?
CVE-2023-42954 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability that may expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42954?
To fix CVE-2023-42954, update to FileMaker Server version 20.3.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-42954?
CVE-2023-42954 affects Claris Pro and FileMaker Server versions prior to 20.3.1.
What kind of information could be exposed due to CVE-2023-42954?
CVE-2023-42954 could potentially expose sensitive information to front-end websites when accessing the Admin Console.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-42954?
No official workaround is provided for CVE-2023-42954; the best course of action is to perform the software update.