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Security statement: Brotli decoder vulnerability (CVE-2026-111497)

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Based on our assessment, Flexmonster Software does not expose the vulnerable Brotli decoder to attacker-controlled input. Flexmonster Data Server and the Flexmonster Admin Panel nevertheless included affected decoders in their bundled runtimes. We released version 2.9.142 with patched runtimes on November 2, 2026.

Pivot Table – The Cornerstone of Data Analysis

As you might have noticed, we often refer to Flexmonster as a pivot table. But what does that term exactly mean? How do pivot tables function, and what can you actually do with them? Let us get back to the basics of pivot tables and find out.

Pivot table is a data processing tool, a two-dimensional table used to summarize, explore, and present large amounts of data.

Dashboarding in Flexmonster v3: A brand-new approach

As Flexmonster v3 continues to evolve, we’re taking a closer look at one of its main capabilities: dashboarding.

In v2.9, dashboarding was possible, but the component was not originally designed for it. Since dashboards are key to effective data visualization, making them a native part of Flexmonster became a major focus for v3. We redesigned the component architecture and logic to support dashboards out of the box.

What Our Developers Love About Flexmonster and What Clients Ask for Most 

We build Flexmonster and constantly improve it based on customer feedback and on what we’ve learned from years of working with data. So instead of a generic feature tour, we asked the developers on our team a simpler question: which Flexmonster features do you actually reach for when you need to make sense of data, and what are the small, non-obvious tricks you rely on that most users never notice? Here's what they told us, in their own words.

Alternatives to Flexmonster Pivot Table

Modern web applications are expected to do more than display data, users want interactive dashboards, real-time reports, and powerful analysis tools built right in. When looking for solutions, developers often consider a range of options, from BI platforms and pivot table libraries to spreadsheets and data grids, depending on the project’s needs and use cases.

In this article, you’ll find out where Flexmonster fits the best based on real use cases and capabilities. For your convenience, we’ll highlight the main difference at the end of each section.

Flexmonster 3.0 Update: Filtering Without Limits

Step by step, we’re getting closer! Flexmonster Pivot 3.0 (preview 2) is out.

We are currently in the middle of developing Flexmonster 3.0, and our team has been carefully rethinking key parts of the product to make everyday workflows smoother, faster, and more intuitive. One of the areas that received the most attention this time is filtering, as the core feature for navigating complex datasets.

Pivot Tables in Auditing: A Foundation for Insight 

The audit field is changing fast, auditors today work with far more information than they used to. This data overload slows traditional manual analysis, and the need for new tools grows.

The pivot table feature in Excel has long been helpful for summarizing and exploring data. However, as datasets become larger, such standard tools often fall short, highlighting the need for more flexible solutions. At the same time, Excel remains the primary tool for many auditors.

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Flexmonster Pivot Table & Charts is a JavaScript pivot table component for adding interactive reporting and data analysis to web applications. Users can summarize, filter, sort, and explore data in pivot tables and charts, drill into results, and export reports.