CVE-2025-54789: files — Fix

Description

Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. In versions 0.16.9 and below, the File Move functionality does not contain logic that prevents injection of arbitrary JavaScript, which can lead to Browser JS code execution in the context of the user’s session. This is fixed in version 0.16.10.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-80 CWE-80

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
humhub	files	< 0.16.10

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/humhub/cfiles/commit/f022bdd1cc54334a7a2a6f90a8168bb9583a2f00 https://github.com/humhub/cfiles/security/advisories/GHSA-cw2v-c62w-5r43

Other References

https://github.com/humhub/cfiles/releases/tag/v0.16.10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54789? +

Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. In versions 0.16.9 and below, the File Move functionality does not contain logic that prevents injection of arbitrary JavaScript, which can lead to Browser JS code execution in the context of the user’s session. This is fixed in version 0.16.10. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-54789? +

CVE-2025-54789 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-54789? +

CVE-2025-54789 affects products from humhub, specifically: files. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-54789? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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