How severe is CVE-2023-42955?

CVE-2023-42955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42955?

CVE-2023-42955 affects Claris Filemaker Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42955?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-42955 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42955 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47376.

When was CVE-2023-42955 published?

CVE-2023-42955 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42955

CVE-2023-42955 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Claris Filemaker Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47376
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Claris Filemaker Server
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Claris International has successfully resolved an issue of potentially exposing password 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 eliminating the send of Admin Role passwords in the Node.js socket.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42955?: Claris International has successfully resolved an issue of potentially exposing password 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 eliminating the send of Admin Role passwords in the Node.js socket.
How severe is CVE-2023-42955?: CVE-2023-42955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42955?: CVE-2023-42955 affects Claris Filemaker Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42955?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42955 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42955 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47376.
When was CVE-2023-42955 published?: CVE-2023-42955 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.claris.com/s/article/Administrator-role-passwords-being-exposed-when-logged-into-the-Admin-Console?language=en_US

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:claris:filemaker_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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