Unfortunately many of the applications in this space basically operate by placing the "database" on a file share that people have access to. This also involves

Unfortunately many of the applications in this space basically operate by placing the "database" on a file share that people have access to. This also involves heavy use of OpLocks, causing you to be required to neglect security advise to disable SMBv1. Even without without malware gaining RCE on the server, the end result is encrypted server data.