CVE-2026-86926: Claris FileMaker Server heap buffer overflow in database block parsing

CVE-2026-86926 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-09-23

FileMaker Server is a database platform used for storing and managing critical business data. A flaw in how it processes database files allows an attacker to craft a malicious .fmp12 file that, when opened, corrupts memory and could lead to running arbitrary code on the server hosting the database.

Technologies: Claris FileMaker Server. Vendors: Claris.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-86926 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-86926 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-86926?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 23 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Claris FileMaker Server before 26.0.3.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-86926?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-86926 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-86926?
Check whether you run Claris FileMaker Server at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A heap buffer overflow exists in the FileMaker Server database engine's block parsing routine when processing .fmp12 files. An attacker can supply a maliciously crafted database file to trigger the overflow, leading to memory corruption and potential arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is fixed in FileMaker Server 26.0.3.

Affected products

  • Claris FileMaker Server before 26.0.3

Timeline

  • 2026-09-23: disclosed

References

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