PatchTheCVECVE-2026-86938: A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the FileMaker Pro installer for Windows allowed a local user to execute arbit
CVE-2026-86938 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting filemaker pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 99%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-639 |
| Published | 2026-09-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-05 |
Last updated 2026-10-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-86938?
filemaker pro: upgrade to 26.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-86938 being exploited?
CVE-2026-86938 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-86938 affect?
CVE-2026-86938 affects filemaker pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). 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
How urgent is CVE-2026-86938?
Priority 26/100. High severity