CVE-2025-54790: files SQL Injection — Fix

Description

Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. In versions 0.16.9 and below, Files does not have logic to prevent the exploitation of backend SQL queries without direct output, potentially allowing unauthorized data access. This is fixed in version 0.16.10.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
humhub	files	< 0.16.10

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/humhub/cfiles/security/advisories/GHSA-rfvq-g9rm-pgqj

Other References

https://github.com/humhub/cfiles/pull/252 https://github.com/humhub/cfiles/releases/tag/v0.16.10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54790? +

Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. In versions 0.16.9 and below, Files does not have logic to prevent the exploitation of backend SQL queries without direct output, potentially allowing unauthorized data access. This is fixed in version 0.16.10. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-54790? +

CVE-2025-54790 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 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-2025-54790? +

CVE-2025-54790 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-2025-54790? +

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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