CVE-2026-86938
FileMaker Pro DLL Hijacking Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 23, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 23, 2026, 6:22 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update FileMaker Pro to version 26.0.3.
- Remove malicious DLL files from installer directories.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-86938.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.claris.com/s/answerview?anum=000049220&language=en_US |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-86938
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86938.json">CVE-2026-86938</a> Added Reference https://support.claris.com/s/answerview?anum=000049220&language=en_US