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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-44147 · published 22 November 2021

CVE-2021-44147: Claris filemaker pro xml external entity (xxe) vulnerability

Claris · Filemaker Pro

An XML External Entity issue in Claris FileMaker Pro and Server (including WebDirect) before 19.4.1 allows a remote attacker to disclose local files via a crafted XML/Excel document and perform server-side request forgery attacks.

5.5 CVSS 3.1 Medium EPSS 1.2% · top 33.8% CWE-611 · XML external entity (XXE)
5.5CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 4.3
1.2%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References, 2 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

An XML External Entity issue in Claris FileMaker Pro and Server (including WebDirect) before 19.4.1 allows a remote attacker to disclose local files via a crafted XML/Excel document and perform server-side request forgery attacks.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://davidhamann.de/2021/11/18/filemaker-xxe-vulnerability/ ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://support.claris.com/s/answerview?anum=000035751 Vendor Advisory
https://davidhamann.de/2021/11/18/filemaker-xxe-vulnerability/ ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://support.claris.com/s/answerview?anum=000035751 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-44147), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.